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CCTR 526 Linguistics for Translation / La linguistique et la traduction (3 credits)

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Offered by: Translation (School of Continuing Studies)

Overview

Translation : This course is designed to give the student an overview of the scientific study of language and the manner in which it can be applied to translation. Students will apply their theoretical knowledge in a series of practical exercises on the various topics. The course consists of three major parts: a) A presentation of the basic concepts of linguistics. b) A study of the mechanics of language with a particular emphasis on morphology and syntax and the use of the writing code. Application of the concepts of deep structure and surface structure to help in the decoding and encoding of texts in two different languages. c) A study of the theories of socio- and psycholinguistics as applied to translation. / Ce cours vise à donner à l'étudiant une vue d'ensemble de l'étude scientifique du langage et de ses modalités d'application à la traduction. Des exercices pratiques portant sur divers sujets permettent à l'étudiant de mettre en pratique ses connaissances théoriques. Le cours comprend trois grands volets : a) Une présentation des notions de base de la linguistique; b) Étude des mécanismes du langage et particulièrement de la morphologie, de la syntaxe et du code écrit. Application des notions de structure profonde et de structure superficielle pour faciliter le décodage et le codage de textes dans deux langues; c) Une étude des théories de la socio- et de la psycholinguistique appliquées à la traduction.

Terms: This course is not scheduled for the 2018-2019 academic year.

Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2018-2019 academic year.

  • Restriction(s): Only open to students in the following program: Graduate Diploma in Translation.

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