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GER 341. Translation Competencies


Credits 3.00 PeopleSoft Course ID 011250 Grading Basis GRD

In this course, students will develop linguistic competencies required in translation, including reading comprehension, summary writing, text analysis and use of mono- and bilingual dictionaries. Students will learn some basic electronic tools and word processing skills for translators and practice several types of translation, including direct translation, inverse translation and back translation. Fulfills the College of Arts and Letters writing-intensive requirement for the major. Instruction is in English and German. Prerequisite(s): Prerequisite: GER 300  or equivalent.