703221 - Introduction to Translation
Credit Hours

3

Pre-requisite

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Co-requisite

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Distribution

3+0

The course aims to introduce students to basic concepts in the field of English/Arabic translation studies. Students are exposed to a variety of texts through which a number of key translation problems are identified and discussed. Adopting a functional approach, both theoretical and practical aspects are emphasized with a view to developing students? ability to successfully navigate through key linguistic and cultural differences between English and Arabic.