JAPN 986 - Japanese-English Translation

4 credits
This course is an introduction to the discipline of Japanese/English translation. The course comprises two major components: a general overview of translation Studies, its history, theories, and significance as an interdisciplinary entity; and hands-on practice in the craft of translation in the form of weekly translation exercises and one independent final project. Students will engage in discussion and peer-critique of the short weekly assignments of texts ranging from ad copy and newspapers to poetry and pure literature. If available, published translators and professional interpreters will be invited to meet with students to share their own experiences in the realm of translating and interpreting.