Arabic for the Professions: Translation Practice in Medical, Media, Literary, and Legal Contexts.

1 Unit · Undergraduate

This unique foundational course introduces students to translation skills to provide them with a competitive edge on the job market. Honing grammatical as well as stylistic facility in Arabic, students will learn to navigate specialized terminology, analyze cultural context, and produce accurate translations of authentic texts across professional settings. Practical assignments will involve translation into and out of English and Arabic.Prerequisites: Two 200-level Arabic courses, or instructor permission.