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English-Chinese Translation of Literary Works

Name: English-Chinese Translation of Literary Works
Price: 1461 SGD

Training Provider: Singapore University of Social Sciences

Course Reference: TGS-2018509211

S$1,461

About This Course

Contrast the language features and styles for various types of English literary works
Examine principles and guidelines in translating various types of literary works
Apply the appropriate methods, techniques and skills in translating literary works from English to Chinese, including prose, poems, novels and dramas
Execute the translation of English literary works into Chinese with appropriate formats, conventions, and cultural references
Compare and appraise the English literary works and the translated works in Chinese in terms of specific elements: setting, characters, action, theme, style, language, cultural references and symbols
Criticize the translation of English literary works based on the established principles

What You'll Learn

This course explores the theories and techniques of translating major English literary genres including poetry, drama, fiction and prose. Background knowledge including the specific features and the classification of English literary works will be introduced while the appropriate translation techniques for each type of literary texts and the corresponding features will be analyzed. Special attention will be paid to the differences between English and Chinese literary conventions and cultures. Selected translated English literary works will be analysed to illustrate the problems and their solutions. Students are given opportunities to translate literary works from English to Chinese including literary essay, poems, short stories, and dramas.