Online Certificate Course in Professional Translation

Learning Outcomes
1. To learn foundational theories and fundamental aspects of translation
2. To comprehend the process and the dynamism of translation
3. To understand role of culture and of language in translation
4. Employing grammar and language in translation
5. To learn machine and technical translation
6. Ability to analyse and use online resources suitable for translation process
7. To acquire knowledge of translation from reading materials
8. To introduce translation industry and translation as profession
9. Hands-on experience in translation
10. Compare and contrast translated piece

Attendance
Weighting: 10%
95% of attendance is a must to receive Course Completion Certificate.

In-class activities
Weighting: 15%
In order to make translation learning more exciting, there will be a lot of in-class
activities such as critical study and discussions on translated works and reading of
academic journal articles.
This section requires you also to make a presentation of your class assignments.

Required Reading
Weighting: 15%
For students to have strong academic foundation in translation studies, they will be
provided with significant bibliography, and at times with academic articles. All
participants are expected to read the required reading material and come prepared for
lecture.

Translations
Weighting: 50%

This section requires you to submit in-class assignments and final assignment on time
to the Course Director.

Format
Paper size: A4 (20 pages)
Font: Time New Roman (12 points)
Line Spacing: 1.5 lines4 | P a g e

Delivery and Resources

This course is in the form of two-hour lectures held on weekends (Friday and Saturday).

Course Design

Part 1: History, Meaning, Theory, and Types

 Introduction to translation
 Meaning and definition
 Theories of translation
 Indian translation theory
 Importance of translation
 Principles of translation
 Types of translation
 Translation Process
 Scope of translation
 A methodology for translation
 Machine translation

Part 2: Practical (mostly)
 Equivalence at word level – with exercises
 Equivalence above word level – with exercises
 Grammatical Equivalence – with exercises
 Textual Equivalence – with exercises
 Pragmatic Equivalence – with exercises

Part 3: How to become a translator – Practical tips to become a effective
translator

 How to become a translator
 Bilingualism – the myths and the truth
 The client’s viewpoint
 Running a translation business
 The translator at work and the tools of the trade
 Sources of reference, data retrieval and file management
 Quality control and accountability
 Presentation and delivery of translations
 What to do if things go wrong
 Professional organisations for translators

Student Code of Conduct
Students are required to adhere to ST PAULS INSTITUTE OF COMMUNICATION
EDUCATION’S Student Code of Conduct.

Student Support

For any assistance, please contact the Course Director: [email protected]
Commitment to Continuous Learning
Our graduates will have enquiring minds and a literate curiosity, which will lead them
to pursue knowledge for its own sake. They will continue to pursue learning in their
careers and as they participate in the world. They will be capable of reflecting on their
experiences and relationships with others and the environment, learning from them,
and growing – personally, professionally and socially.

Course Director
Sr Mary Suba is a member of the international congregation: Daughters of St Paul which
has its presence in more than 40 countries. She holds a Master’s degree from the
University of Mumbai, and she is specialised in Translation, Semiotics and Media
Semiotics, Syntax – Generative Grammar, Pragmatics and Stylistics, and Discourse
analysis. She also has done a number of Professional Certificate Courses; the topics
include Copy Editing and Proofreading, Creative Writing, Psychology and Counselling,
Journalism and Media Studies, Novel Writing, Blogging and Content Writing, Spoken Word
Poetry, Stand-up Comedy and Humour Writing.