TRA222 / Translation Theory and Methodology [3-0, 3 cr.]

Introduces the history of translation and the different schools of thought and translation methods.

TRA224 / Translation of Journalistic Texts [Eng. ‹› Ar.] [3-0, 3 cr.]

Trains students to deal with various types and aspects of contemporary texts dealt with by the media including news, speeches, articles, reports, and other journalistic texts.

TRA312 / Contrastive Linguistics [3-0, 3 cr.]

Introduces descriptive linguistics, Standard English and Standard Arabic varieties. Provides students with a comparative analysis of English and Arabic phonology, morphology, syntax and lexis.

TRA326 / Translation of UN and International Conferences [Eng. ‹› Ar.] [3-0, 3 cr.]

Familiarizes students with diverse texts produced by international conferences and UN organizations such as UNDP, UNRWA, and ESCWA among others.

TRA328 / Translation of Audiovisuals [Eng. ‹› Ar.] [3-0, 3 cr.]

Introduces students to the techniques used in the artistic translation of motion pictures and TV programs. Emphasizes the comprehension and appropriate translation of commercial advertisements, posters, slogans, headlines, cartoons and caricatures using language that recreates the effect of the original.

TRA330 / Translation of Official and Legal Documents [Eng. ‹› Ar.] [3-0, 3 cr.]

Trains students in the translation of various kinds of official documents (certifi­cates, transcripts and records) and legislative texts relating to courts, contracts, agencies and corporations. Aims at familiarizing students with the basic termi­nologies of the field.

TRA332 / Translation of Business and Economics Texts [Eng. ‹› Ar.] [3-0, 3 cr.]

Trains students in translating diverse texts relating to business, economics, marketing, commerce, finance, banking, tax, and insurance using the proper register.

TRA334 / Translation of Technical Texts [Eng. ‹› Ar.] [3-0, 3 cr.]

Trains students in translating scientific, technical and technological texts, and familiarizes them with scientific interpretation and terminology.

Pre-Requisites: ARA203, ARA305, ENG308, TRA312, TRA222.

TRA342 / Computer Applications and Tools [3-0, 3 cr.] 

Familiarizes students with state-of-the-art tools, computer aids, and translation software.