O 1 In-depth understanding of equivalence in translation, with a focus on cultural equivalence and the necessity of preserving the cultural and national identity of the translated text.
O 2 In-depth understanding of the operational concepts in translation theory and the aspects involved in this process.
O 3 Analysis of different language registers and functional styles of the language in order to achieve transfer from one language into the other.

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Course 1 Linguistic approaches and translation Course 2 Contrastive analysis and translation Course 3 Discourse analysis and translation Course 4 Textual pragmatics and equivalence Course 5 Culture and translation Course 6 Gender and translation Course 7 Politics and ideology in translation

Lecture, discussion, debate, discovery techniques, problem solving

By the end of the course the students will be able to define, describe and explain the main concepts, theories, methods that are fundamental to translation and interpreting, and of specific terminology to languages A, B, C, pertaining to the target professional domains.

End-of-semester written test to check understanding and use of concepts, theories, methods used in the field of translation and interpreting of given texts. Home assignments done throughout the semester. Attendance and involvement in class.

Baker, Mona, In Other Words. A Coursebook on Translation, Routledge , London , 1992
Bassnet-McGuire, Susan, Translation Studies, Methuen , London , 1980
Munday, Jeremy, Introducing Translation Studies. Theories and Applications, Routledge , London , 2001
Newmark, Peter, Approaches to Translation, Pergamon , Oxford , 1981
Steiner, George, After Babel: Aspects of Language and Translation, Oxford University Press , Oxford , 1975