Working with Translation: Theory and Practice

Explore what it means to communicate in multiple languages.

Translation is one of the most fundamental of human activities, allowing us to interact with one another within and across cultures.

Drawing on the research and expertise of specialists at Cardiff University and the University of Namibia, on this course, you will discover a wealth of practical tips and knowledge about the nature of translation in an increasingly multilingual world.

You will explore translation in a global context, and observe translation in healthcare and the justice system as well as in music, manga, video games and historical romances. You may even discover your own ‘inner translator’ in the process!

This course is for anyone interested in language and translation.

This course is for anyone interested in language and translation.

• Explore the variety of definitions of translation and their implications, as well as common misconceptions
• Collaborate with other learners to share examples of translation and interpreting drawn from daily life, and put them into context
• Describe the diverse roles of translators, interpreters and localisers
• Reflect on the spaces in which translation takes place and their bearing on practice
• Design a commission or briefing for a translator/interpreter, ensuring that all the necessary components are in place
• Evaluate differing conceptions of "quality" in translation