College of Science and Humanities Studies-Rumah Campus
English & Translation Department
Syllabus ENGL 118 (Translation_English-Arabic)
Lecturing Staff
Ms. Asiah Al fahaid
E-mail: a.alfahaid@mu.edu.sa / asya_fheed@hotmail.com
Room: 114
Office Hours: (Wednesday 10:00 to 12:00)
Course Overview
Introduction
As a subject, translation is generally used to refer to all the processes and methods used to transfer the
meaning of the source language text into the target language. This course will cover numbers of basic
theatrical translation subjects that help level one student to get a clear idea of translation as a science.
Beside, students will be provided by a weekly translation practice in order to train them to different
types and genre of translation.
Prerequisites
Nil
Unit Credit
2 hours
Prior Knowledge and/or Skills
Ability to use the dictionary properly
Good amount of vocabularies
Course Textbook
Collection of materials
Additional reading & References
Translation as problems and solutions, Dr.Hasan Ghazala
Learning Objectives

Highlighting the importance of translation with special reference to the transference of
technology and modern advancements in scientific disciplines.

Reviewing the different types of translation.

Introducing major problems confronted by the translator : cultural and linguistic
Course Content and schedule
All topics will be covered during the listed weeks.
First Semester 1436-1437
1
College of Science and Humanities Studies-Rumah Campus
English & Translation Department
Week number
Week1
Week2
Week3
Week4
Week5
Week6
Week7
Week8
Week9
Week10
Week11
Week12
Week13
Week14
Week15
Week16
Week17
Week18
Date
8-11-1436
23-8-2015
15-11-1436
30-8-2015
22-11-1436
06-9-2015
29-11-1436
13-9-2015
7-12-1436
20-9-2015
21-12-1436
4-10-2015
28-12-1436
11-10-2015
5-1-1437
18-10-2015
12-1-1437
25-10-2015
19-1-1437
1-11-2015
26-1-1437
8-11-2015
4-2-1437
15-11-2015
11-2-1437
22-11-2015
18-2-1437
29-12-2015
25-2-1437
06-12-2015
02-3-1437
13-12-2015
9-3-1437
20-12-2015
16-3-1437 27-12-2015
23-3-1437
03-1-2015
Lectures Topic
Notes
Orientation week
Introduction
The Usage of Dictionary
History of translation
Hajj Break
The meaning of translation
Types of translation
Means of translation
1 Midterm Exam
The translation of Idioms -1The translation of Idioms -2Qualities of a successful translator
Common problems in translation
Different methods of translation-1Different methods of translation-22 Midterm Exam
review week_ Practical final exam
final examination starts
final examination ends
Course Assessment:
The course has exams and assignments totaling 100 points.
Evaluation tools
Participation
Midterm Exams
Final Examination
TOTAL
First Semester 1436-1437
points
10%
50%
40%
100%
Class Points
Grade
Weight
95 – 100
90 –< 95
85 – <90
80 – <85
75 –< 80
70 – <75
65 – <70
60 – <65
<60
A+
A
B+
B
C+
C
D+
D
F
5
4.75
4.50
4.00
3.50
3.00
2.50
2.00
1.00
2