Singapore University of Social Sciences

The course provides students with basic concepts and techniques in professional translation from English to Chinese translation. Focus is placed on the techniques that are unique to translation from English to Chinese. Students will learn how to analyse short English texts and use the basic techniques acquired to translate them into Chinese. Comparison of different translations of the same original English text will be used to enhance students’ understanding of techniques. Common errors in translation from English into Chinese are analysed and corrections explained. Students will be required to go through intensive trainings to practise the techniques taught and consolidate the principles. At the end of the course, students will have gained sufficient knowledge and techniques in translating English texts with a moderate level of difficulty into Chinese.