Arabic-English-Arabic Translation

1. Define translation and its significance.
2. State, define, explain, and apply major concepts in Arabic-English-Arabic translation.
3. Give examples of major concepts in translation and show how they are applied in Arabic-English-Arabic translation.
4. Understand the practice in translating passages from classical and modern texts from English into Arabic and vice-versa, covering a wide spectrum of subject matters.
5. Apply translation strategies to solve specific translation problems.
6. Differentiate between various types of translation, including professional, scientific, and literary translation.

13 weeks, about 26 hours in total. Yours will differ.

1. Week 1Module 1: Introduction – Definition, Theory and Practice of Translation

   • Unit 1: The Theory and Practice of Translation · 2 hours

     Read the unit introduction and objectives.. Study the definitions of translation by Catford, Nida and Taber, Brislin and Pinhhuck.. Understand the concepts of translation theory and practice.. Identify the three requirements for successful translators.. Define the ideal translation and its characteristics: accuracy, naturalness, and communicativeness..

2. Week 2Module 1: Introduction – Definition, Theory and Practice of Translation

   • Unit 2: General Principles of Translation · 2 hours

     Understand the general principles of translation.. Apply the general principles of translation to Arabic – English translation.. Apply the general principles of translation to English – Arabic translation.. Transfer the effect that writer of source language intends on the target language. Use the process of translation to remove ambiguity in meaning in the target language..

3. Week 3Module 1: Introduction – Definition, Theory and Practice of Translation

   • Unit 3: Translation Strategies · 2 hours

     Understand the concept of superordinate translation.. Learn to translate using more neutral and less expressive words.. Apply cultural substitution in translation.. Utilize loan words effectively.. Paraphrase using related and unrelated words.. Apply omission and compensation techniques..

4. Week 4Module 1: Introduction – Definition, Theory and Practice of Translation

   • Unit 4: Strategies of Translating from Arabic – English – Arabic, and Some Translated Texts · 2 hours

     Understand the sequence of translation from Arabic into English.. Apply strategies for translating from Arabic into English.. Review notes on style and structure in translation from Arabic into English.. Study translated texts from English into Arabic.. Learn strategies for translating proverbs..

5. Week 5Module 2: Translation of Art The – فن الترجمة وأنواعها وأساليب الترجمة الحديثة Its Types and Modern Styles of Translation

   • Unit 1: Between Translation and Original Text (واألصل الترجمة بين( · 2 hours

     Understand the primary goal of translation.. Recognize the value of translation in making literature accessible.. Understand the relationship between translation and the original text.. Appreciate the enduring value of original texts compared to translations..

6. Week 6Module 2: Translation of Art The – فن الترجمة وأنواعها وأساليب الترجمة الحديثة Its Types and Modern Styles of Translation

   • Unit 2: Translation is Arts (فن الترجمة( · 2 hours

     Understand that translation is an art with general principles.. Recognize the importance of creativity in translation.. Understand the need for translators to add personal flair to compensate for losses during translation.. Appreciate the role of the translator as an artist and literary figure..

7. Week 7Module 2: Translation of Art The – فن الترجمة وأنواعها وأساليب الترجمة الحديثة Its Types and Modern Styles of Translation

   • Unit 3: Types of Translation (التـرجمة أنواع( · 2 hours

     Differentiate between professional, scientific, and literary translation.. Understand the characteristics of professional translation.. Recognize the importance of accuracy and adherence to terminology in professional translation.. Understand the features of scientific translation.. Appreciate the challenges and requirements of literary translation..

8. Week 8Module 2: Translation of Art The – فن الترجمة وأنواعها وأساليب الترجمة الحديثة Its Types and Modern Styles of Translation

   • Unit 4: Modern Translation Styles (حداثية التـرجمة أساليب( · 2 hours

     Understand the concept of machine translation.. Appreciate the role of Al-Kindi in the history of machine translation.. Recognize the importance of dictionaries and references in translation.. Understand the need for unifying terminology in translation projects..

9. Week 9Module 2: Translation of Art The – فن الترجمة وأنواعها وأساليب الترجمة الحديثة Its Types and Modern Styles of Translation

   • Unit 5: Steps in Translation (الترجمة خطوات( · 2 hours

     Understand the initial goal of translation.. Recognize the importance of accuracy and clarity in translation.. Appreciate the role of technology in modern translation.. Understand the need for continuous improvement in translation skills..

10. Week 10Module 3: Practical Steps to Translating from Arabic into English and Vice في الترجم ِة من العربي ِة إلى االنكليزي ِة وبالعكس Versa خطوات تطبيقية

    • Unit 1: ترجمة التصاحب اللفظي Collocations Translating · 2 hours

      Define collocations in language.. Recognize the importance of collocations in translation.. Study examples of Arabic collocations and their English equivalents.. Understand the role of lexicology in analyzing collocations..

11. Week 11Module 3: Practical Steps to Translating from Arabic into English and Vice في الترجم ِة من العربي ِة إلى االنكليزي ِة وبالعكس Versa خطوات تطبيقية

    • Unit 2: ترجمة التعبيرات االصطالحية Idioms Translating · 2 hours

      Define idioms and their characteristics.. Recognize the importance of idioms in adding originality to texts.. Study examples of Arabic idioms and their English equivalents.. Understand the challenges of translating idioms..

12. Week 12Module 3: Practical Steps to Translating from Arabic into English and Vice في الترجم ِة من العربي ِة إلى االنكليزي ِة وبالعكس Versa خطوات تطبيقية

    • Unit 3: ترجمة الكليشهات Clichés Translating · 2 hours

      Define clichés and their role in translation.. Recognize the importance of knowing clichés for translators.. Study examples of Arabic clichés and their English equivalents.. Understand the variations in clichés across different countries..

13. Week 13Module 3: Practical Steps to Translating from Arabic into English and Vice في الترجم ِة من العربي ِة إلى االنكليزي ِة وبالعكس Versa خطوات تطبيقية

    • Unit 4: Translating Abbreviations المختصرات ترجمة · 2 hours

      Define abbreviations and their purpose.. Recognize the importance of abbreviations in modern communication.. Study examples of abbreviations and acronyms in Arabic and English.. Understand the rules for translating abbreviations..