THEORY OF TRANSLATION &

INTERPRETING
Lý thuyết dịch - ENGL1841

1. INTRODUCTION
The Translation Theory course comprises three theoretical
topics, interspersed with group discussions and
presentations, as well as seven practical exercises (five
written text translations and two spoken text translations). It
falls under the Professional Module of the English Language
department and is compulsory.
This course provides:
1. Foundational knowledge of the historical development of
translation and interpretation.
2. Basic methods and skills for translation.
3. Insights into cultural equivalence in translation, aiding
students in addressing translation challenges when
analyzing texts for both written and spoken translation.

2. CONTENT 3. ASSESSMENT
OVERVIEW FORMATIVE ASSESSMENT
(50%)
EQUIVALENCE AT:
1. GROUP ASSIGNMENT
1. WORD LEVEL
2. INDIVIDUAL
2. ABOVE WORD LEVEL
ASSIGNMENT
3. NON-EQUIVALENCE
3. MID-TERM
QUALITY ASSURANCE SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT
AND ASSESSMENT (50%)

4. COURSE REQUIREMENTS
Students are required to complete ongoing
assessments within the specified guidelines and
deadlines; otherwise, they will not receive grades
for formative assessment.

5. TEXTBOOK & REFERENCES

[1] Baker, M. (2018). In other words – a coursebook on
translation (3rd ed.). Routledge.
[2] Luu, T. T. (2012). An introduction to translation theories.
Publishing House of HCMC Viet Nam National University.
[3] Newmark, P. (1992). A textbook of translation. Prentice
Hall.