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Working with Translation

Theory and Practice

Dewi Parry (Host), Christopher Evans, Mark Cooper, Cristina Marinetti, Dorota Goluch, Loredana Polezzi, Rebecca Williams, Hannah Felce, Nada Al-Mazrooa, Georgios Zoumpoulidis, Sandy Carpenter, Martin Nosek, Stephanie Munyard, NELSON MLAMBO, ZANNIER-WAHENGO AURELIE, Luisa Percopo, Lisi Liang, and Aurora Moxon

Most FutureLearn courses run multiple times. Every run of a course has a set start date but you can join it and work through it after it starts. Find out more This course is for anyone interested in language and translation. You can use the hashtag #FLtranslation to talk about this course on social media.

Topics Covered

Definitions and metaphors of translation
Varieties of translation, for example: phonetic, interlingual and cultural translation
Translators in history
The role of translators
Professional ethics and codes of conduct
Where translation takes place
Writing a successful translation commission
The nature of quality in translation

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Overview of translation theory and practice

According to learners, this course provides an excellent overview and solid introduction to the field of translation. Students found the modules well-structured and complex ideas clearly explained. Key topics like professional ethics and quality were highlighted as particularly relevant. While praised for its strong theoretical foundation, some learners felt it was more theory focused than expected, noting it lacks depth in practical application and provides minimal practice. It serves as a good starting point but may require further study for hands-on skills.

Valuable coverage of ethics, roles, and quality.

"I particularly enjoyed the sections on professional ethics and quality – very relevant for anyone considering translation as a career."

"The ethics module was very informative."

"I appreciated the historical context and the discussion of the translator's evolving role."

"Particularly liked the discussion on translation quality."

Modules and lectures are easy to follow and understand.

"The modules were well-structured..."

"The lecturers explained complex ideas clearly, and the topics felt relevant."

"The content was clear and easy to follow."

"Lectures were clear and engaging."

Excellent overview of the field.

"This course provided an excellent overview of translation theory and practice."

"A solid introduction to the field. It covers a lot of ground..."

"Excellent introduction. Provided a comprehensive overview of the field."

"Good foundational course. Covered the basics well."

"Recommended for anyone exploring translation."

Focuses heavily on theory, less on practical skills.

"Too much theory, not enough practical advice or exercises."

"lacks depth in certain areas, particularly practical application."

"More theory focused than I expected based on the title. If you're looking for 'how to translate', this isn't it."

"the 'practice' aspect could have been more hands-on."

"It's more like a history/sociology course about translation."

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