Jadara University ‫جامعة جدارا‬

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COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

Faculty Arts & Languages

Department English Language & Literature NQF level
General
Course Title Code 103481 Prerequisite
Translation 2
Credit Hours 3 Theory 3 Practical
Course Leader email
Lecturers emails
Lecture time Classroom Attendance
Semester Production Updated
Type of Teaching  Face to Face  Blended  Online

Short Description
This course is designed to train the student to translate selected texts from different genres of discourse
from Arabic into English, with particular emphasis on how to select the proper word, how to use English
structures, as well as major rhetorical devices, proper punctuation, sentence linkers, and smooth
transitions between paragraphs. Lively classroom discussions resulting from comparing different
translations should ensue with the aim of pointing out why each group of students prefers one translation
to the other.
Course Objectives

- Acquire a range of theoretical approaches to translation.

- Identify problems and use the appropriate theory to tackle these problems;
-Improve student’s ability to translate English passages to proper Arabic and vice versa in a given
time.
- Teach students how to use the dictionary effectively to precisely translate difficult vocabulary
and terminology within their context.
- Help students practice different kinds of passages while emphasizing the importance of
remaining faithful to the text in providing a general meaning of a certain passage .
- Students will be able to identify, analyze and resolve translation problems.
- To provide some basic training on maintaining balance in translation.
 Course Intended Learning Outcomes (CILOs)
A. Knowledge - Theoretical Understanding
a1. Acquiring good knowledge of the various translation theories and strategies
a2. Articulating the strategy they would use to translate a text.
B. Knowledge - Practical Application
a3. Translating a variety of texts from Arabic into good, idiomatic English and vice versa.
C. Skills - Generic Problem Solving and Analytical Skills
b1. Observe the style, format, and presentation of various discourses in English and Arabic
D. Skills - Communication, ICT, and Numeracy
b2. This course encourages analytical learning, improves critical thinking skills and involves
students in evaluating, comparing, contrasting and problem-solving
b3. Able to communicate effectively complex ideas, using the appropriate translation strategy .
E. Competence: Autonomy, Responsibility, and Context
c1. Encourage students to make extensive use of materials on the web
Teaching and Learning Methods
 Face to Face Lectures  Brain Storming  Synchronous remote  Asynchronous remote
 Using Video  Discussions  Research Project  Case Study
 Field visit  Problem solving
Assessment Methods
 Formative Assessment  Quiz  Lab Exam  Homework
 Project Assessment  Oral Presentation  Midterm  Final Exam
 Course Contents
Teaching & Assessment
Week Hours CILOs Topics
Learning Methods Methods
1. Introduction Lectures Assignment
3 a.1
1
Main concepts of translation
2.
3 a.2 Definition of translation ,
equivalence, context
a.2 Types of Translation(literal , Presentations
3. metaphorical ,precise ,adaptation Lectures
3
and free translation

4. a.1,2 Translation strategies(by Class discussions

3
deletion/paraphrasing/substitution)
5. Translation strategies(By Presentations
3 a.2
transliteration/ Lectures
6. Translation Problems Presentations
3 a.3
Lectures
Translation Problems Presentations
7.
3 a.1,2 Lectures
Class discussions
Revision Presentations
8.
3 Lectures
Class discussions
9. Midterm Exam Assignment
3
2
10. Noncompositional Presentations
3 b.1
meaning(idioms/collocation) Lectures
Inside the sentence Presentations Assignment
11.
3 b.1,2 Sentence division and types Lectures 3

12. Temporal Reference(the simple Presentations Assignment

3 b.1
aspect/Complex aspects Lectures 4
13. Negation Presentations
3 c.1
Modality and Voice Lectures
14. Applications
3 a.1,2,3
15. Applications
2 a3
16. Final exam

Infrastructure
Textbook The Georgetown Guide to Translation(Arabic /English)

- Mustafa Mughazy, (2016). The Georgetown Guide to Arabic-English

References
Translation
Required reading Introduction to translation
Nida, E Eugene A. Nida. Theories of Translation, TTR: Traduction
Electronic materials Terminologie Redaction, Vol, 4, n, 1, 1991, p. 19.

Other Supplemental materials (HANDOUTS) will be provided

 Course Assessment Plan
CILOs
Assessment Method Grade

First (Midterm) 30 A B C D
Second (if applicable) x
Final Exam 40 A B E D
Coursework 30
10 A B C D
Coursework assessment

10 A B
methods

0 A B C D
10 A B C D
Total 100

Plagiarism
Plagiarism is claiming that someone else's work is your own. The department has a strict policy regarding plagiarism
and, if plagiarism is indeed discovered, this policy will be applied. Note that punishments apply also to anyone
assisting another to commit plagiarism (for example by knowingly allowing someone to copy your code).
Plagiarism is different from group work in which a number of individuals share ideas on how to carry out the
coursework. You are strongly encouraged to work in small groups, and you will certainly not be penalized for doing
so. This means that you may work together on the program. What is important is that you have a full understanding of
all aspects of the completed program. In order to allow proper assessment that this is indeed the case, you must adhere
strictly to the course work requirements as outlined above and detailed in the coursework problem description. These
requirements are in place to encourage individual understanding, facilitate individual assessment, and deter plagiarism.