TRST 545

Fall 2025 Part of Term 1

Part of Term 1
Aug 25-Dec 10

Writing for Translators

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Credit: 4 hours.

Explores writing in the context of translation and looks closely at the question of what strategies and practices translators need to implement to adapt to each new text they encounter. Readings of a theoretical nature and documents of a practical nature will be assigned. The types of texts examined fall into the following categories: social sciences, literary, technical, legal, and scientific. The English-language conventions of specific types of texts will be addressed. Each student will also develop strategies for translating from specific languages, as well as individual practices for improving reading and writing.

Prerequisite: Graduate standing or permission of instructor; six semesters of non-English language study, or equivalent competence.

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TRST 545 class schedule data for fall 2025
	CRN	Type	Section	Time	Day	Location	Instructor	Section Details
	78441	Online	O	2:00PM -4:20PM	R	n.a.	Phillips, P	Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 08/25/25-12/10/25 Section Info: This course explores writing in the context of translation and looks closely at the question of what strategies and practices translators need to implement to adapt to each new text they encounter. Readings of a theoretical nature and documents of a practical nature will be assigned. The types of texts examined fall into the following categories: social sciences, literary, technical, legal, and scientific. The English-language conventions of specific types of texts will be addressed. Each student will also develop strategies for translating from specific languages, as well as individual practices for improving reading and writing. Restriction(s): Restricted to MA:Trnsl & Intrp Online - UIUC.