Translation across Languages: specialised material

This course investigates the problems regularly encountered in the process of cross-language and cross-cultural transfer as found in texts not classifiable as literary, and in material other than the written word. We begin by exploring genres of translation and establishing our focus on vocational, specialised or practical forms. We proceed to explore general principles and criteria for evaluation, and look at topics such as translation in international organizations, public service translation, technical translation, machine translation, interpreting, audiovisual translation and the design and use of dictionaries and other works of reference. Staff from across ANU, including among them experienced translators, contribute to this course, allowing students to work from a wide range of languages.