JAPN 403 - Japanese Translation: Theory and Practice

HC ARHU CD

2 credits
An introduction to a range of Japanese translation approaches, as well as translation career paths, translation ethics, professional methods, and practice. Through translation of representative texts from Japanese in the fields of social science, literature and the arts, journalism, and commerce, students will develop further language and writing proficiency. By reading translation theory, method, and history, as well as translating texts from Japanese, students acquire skills in recognizing common translation problems, applying methods to find solutions, and evaluating accuracy and communicative effectiveness of translations.

Prerequisites: JAPN 301.

This course is appropriate for new students based on placement exam.