Working with Translation: Theory and Practice

Explore what it means to communicate in multiple languages.

Translation is one of the most fundamental of human activities, allowing us to interact with one another within and across cultures.

Drawing on the research and expertise of specialists at Cardiff University and the University of Namibia, on this course, you will discover a wealth of practical tips and knowledge about the nature of translation in an increasingly multilingual world.

You will explore translation in a global context, and observe translation in healthcare and the justice system as well as in music, manga, video games and historical romances. You may even discover your own ‘inner translator’ in the process!

This course is for anyone interested in language and translation.

• What is translation?
• What is Translation?
• Types of Translation
• Summary
• Who translates?
• Who Translates?
• The Translation Profession
• Translators and Translation Users
• Beyond the Profession: Bilinguals and Multilinguals as Translators
• Who translates? Summary
• Where does translation take place?
• Where does translation take place?
• Translation between and within locations
• Case Studies
• Physical spaces and translation
• What is a good translation?
• Theoretical approaches to quality
• Industry approaches to quality
• Quality in specialised translation
• Quality in literary translation
• Quality in professional interpreting
• Working with translation and interpreting. Course summary