This introductory course considers the distinctive characteristics of Chinese and English and aims at highlighting the mechanics of translation as a process of linguistic transfer. Emphasis will be placed on developing in students an appreciation of language differences and helping them to arrive at critical language analysis competencies so that they are trained to approach translation issues from various angles of contrastive language structure and use.
Programme: HSS
This introductory course considers the distinctive characteristics of Chinese and English and aims at highlighting the mechanics of translation as a process of linguistic transfer. Emphasis will be placed on developing in students an appreciation of language differences and helping them to arrive at critical language analysis competencies so that they are trained to approach translation issues from various angles of contrastive language structure and use.