1.1 What is translation?
• The answer to this question varies from person to person because each takes a perspective different from the other. • Etymological study of the word “translation” and “翻译”. • Translation: an act, process or instance of translating. (Webster, p.2429)
D. From the standpoint of the extent to which translation is done:
Full translation(absolute translation), partial translation (selective translation) , translation plus editing (translation with reconstruction)
Theory : 8 periods translation practice: 32 periods
Method: lectures, practice, discussion, presentation Assessment: class participation: 50% (attendence:10%, presentation:10%, translation practice:30%) final examination: 50%
How do people around you think of translation? Is it easy or difficult in their mind? What is your understanding of translation? Why do you need to learn translation as an English major?