Translation and interpreting

Comparison and Translation between Chinese and English

Release Date: 2017-09-22

1. Basic Course Information

Course Code: 090082
Course Name: Comparison and Translation between Chinese and English
Course Type: Specialty Course
Periods: 32
Credits: 2
Target Students: Undergraduates Majoring in English (International Business Translation)
Assessment: Examination
Preparatory Courses: Integrated English I, English Grammar

2. Brief Course Introduction

Comparison and Translation between Chinese and English is a compulsory course provided in the third semester for students majoring in translation. The course aims at comparing Chinese and English in terms  of words, sentences, texts, culture and a linguistic mindset to deepen students understanding of both Chinese and English and master relevant translation strategies. It lays equal importance on both theory and practice, targeted at improving students' translation competence by encouraging them to put what they've learned into practice through abundant discussions and translation practice.