Introductory Seminar on Translation

In translation work, knowledge of the language and a thorough understanding of the culture of the countries or regions where the language is spoken
are essential. Simultaneously, translation can deepen one's comprehension of related languages and cultures.
This seminar aims to gain insights into language and culture through hands-on activities, such as translation practice, examining the causes of
mistranslations, and addressing the challenges of subtitling and dubbing. Following an overview of the wide variety of contemporary translation fields,
students will explore issues related to a topic of interest and propose solutions. By the end of the semester, they will conduct a group or individual
presentation to share their findings.

English-Japanese/Japanese- English translation, Industrial translation, Audio-visual translation, problem discovery and solving, group work

Week 1: Guidance
Weeks 2–3: Key aspects of translation
Weeks 4–5: Various modern translation fields
Week 6 : Understanding the causes of mistranslation
Weeks 7–8: Shifting from English composition: "Japanese-English translation" through a change in thinking
Weeks 9–11: "Transcreation and video translation" (drama series, films, etc.)
Weeks 12–13: Presentation preparation
Weeks 14–15: Presentations
Week 16: Summary and course survey
The contents and the order of the contents may change based on the students' situation.

Syllabus (Japanese site only)