Course Translation In Elt

Course Description

Given in the second semester of the master‘s program in English studies, this course examines contemporary translation and interpretation theories and research. Several commonly recognized different approaches to translation and basic principles of interpretation will be studied. Possible topics offered will be: perspectives on translation, issues and debates in translation studies; translating; modeling the process, text and discourse, text analysis in translation; translation training and translation quality assessment, and issues in teaching translation in universities, differences between translating and interpreting, types of interpreting, modes of interpreting, the process of interpretation, code of ethics of translators and interpreters. The course also provides students with theoretical knowledge and practical skills of translation. The theory compares between the old and new paradigms of translation, explains methods of translation, describes linguistic aspects of translation, and points out linguistic and cultural adjustments required for good translation. To acquire practical skills in translating, students are given practice exercises in translating, mostly from English into Indonesian and partly from Indonesian into English. The exercises include texts of different linguistic levels (phrases, sentences, paragraphs, and short essays) as well as texts of different genres (academic essay, colloquial dialogue, legal language, religious text, literary prose, and poetry).

Program Objectives (PO)

Showing honesty and credibility in doing active and passive translation process
Having knowledge and skills of active and passive translation process

Using technology for developing knowledge and skills of active and passive translation process
Having skills in managing active and passive translation process

Aktifitas Pembelajaran

Pertemuan 1
• To define translation, translating, and translator
Date 30 Agustus 2023
Pertemuan 2
1 Being able to apply linguistic concepts such as phonetics, syntax, semantics, and discourse analysis in English translation
Date 6 September 2023
Pertemuan 3
Being able to develop the ability to identify and resolve issues of register, style, and tone in English translation project
Date 13 September 2023
Pertemuan 4
Being able to utilize different translation techniques to achieve equivalence in English translations
Date 20 September 2023
Pertemuan 5
Being able to develop awareness of cultural, social, and linguistic differences between source and target languages
Date 27 September 2023

Pertemuan 6

Being able to reflect on the effectiveness of different translation techniques and strategies in achieving equivalence in translating cultural-specific items translation

Date 4 Oktober 2023

Pertemuan 7
Being able to create translation brief and style for cultural items translation
Date 11 Oktober 2023
Pertemuan 8
Being able to use translation tools and resources to improve translation quality and efficiency diverse target audiences
Date 18 Oktober 2023
Pertemuan 9
Being able to collaborate with peers in group projects to translate and edit text, providing and receiving constructive feedback
Date 25 Oktober 2023
Pertemuan 10
Being able to use translation tools and resources to improve translation quality and efficiency
Date 1 November 2023
Pertemuan 11
Being able to use translation tools and resources to improve translation quality and efficiency
Date 8 November 2023
Pertemuan 12
Being able to use translation tools and resources to improve translation quality and efficiency
Date 15 November 2023
Pertemuan 13
Being able to use translation tools and resources to improve translation quality and efficiency
Date 22 November 2023