1 . Introduction to Translation Studies

Professor Stephanie Rodriguez

Department of Spanish and Portuguese Studies

Virtual Class Hours: Tuesday 9 AM- 11 AM—via Webex

You will receive the link via email.

Virtual Office Hours: Monday 2 PM-4 PM or by appointment

Course Texts:

Pym, A. (2010). Exploring Translation Theories. New York: Routledge.

Munday, J. (2012). Introducing Translation Studies, 3rd Edition. New York: Routledge

Introduction to Translation Studies intends to present the fundamental theories as tools to confront the most Significant practical problems that may arise in translation. The theories will focus on (a) the fundamentals on translation theory, (b) the primary methods of research, (c) the evaluation of translated texts.

Objective:

● To gain the basic knowledge of translation

● To acquire a solid understanding of the requirements of a translator

● Comprehend the role of a translator as an intercultural mediator (跨文化调解人).

● Identify problems in translation and the best approach to solving them, by applying strategies from the various areas of translation theory

● Inform students about the professional contexts involving the work of a documentalist (文献资料工作者), translator, editor, proofreader, reviewer, and quality assurance manager

Teaching format and methods: Course contents are taught through lectures and guided group discussions on different topics. Teaching methods will promote both individual work and teamwork to develop students’ knowledge and interpersonal qualities. Students will also be provided with opportunities to (i) actively participate in and reflect on their own learning processes,(ii) structure their own learning experiences and relate them to the course syllabus, and (iii) gradually become critical thinkers.

Course Requirement and Grading:

30%—Class participation, preparation, and attendance

15%—Class presentation of a translation theory covered in lectures

25%—Midterm Exam

30%—Final Exam

Attendance: If you have to miss a class for a compelling reason (illness, personal or family emergency, religious holiday observance), let me know (in advance when possible). After four absences your grade will go down by 5 point for each absence.

1. How is the lecture delivered?

A．Online	B．In an office
C．Face-to-face	D．In a classroom

2. What kind of work will a translator also do in a professional setting?

A．To arrange a meeting.	B．To manage a company.
C．To proofread documents.	D．To sell products to a client.

3. How many points will be cut if a student missed 6 classes?

A．Two points

B．Ten points

C．Five points

D．Thirty points

3 . Many people stereotype(对……刻板印象)the college years as four years’ worth of partying. But that’s not true! Many students use their time to create things. Here are some of their amazingly smart inventions.

A Fire Extinguisher That Uses Sound

Created by Seth Robertson and Viet Tran, engineering students at George Mason University, this sonic fire extinguisher uses low-frequency sound waves to put out fire. At just the right frequency — between 30 and 60Hz，the movement of sound waves creates a vacuum (真空), cutting off the fire’s oxygen supply.

A Marker That Tells You When to Apply Sunscreen How many of you have gone to the beach and forgotten to reapply sunscreen? Two University of Waterloo students—Rachel Pautler and Derek Jouppi—invented Suncayr, a marker that tells you when it’s time to reapply your sunscreen. The ink turns color in the presence of UV light, so when you find a purple mark on your skin, you know it’s time to reapply it.

A Device That Turns a Flat Surface into a Computer

Thanks to Pranav Mistry and Liyan Chang, students at MIT, you may be able to wear a computer in the future. They developed a device called SixthSense. You keep a smartphone in your pocket and wear a little camera/projector around your neck. The smartphone and camera/projector work as a team to sense your finger movements, process information, and project information onto a surface—be it a wall, a table, or the palm of your hand.

A Universal Tape Dispenser

Ever find yourself with a roll of tape in your teeth, using your mouth to tear a piece while attempting not to break a tooth? Cooper Union students Deanna Kovalein and Jessica Marshall created a device called Snip It that fits any tape roll and cuts any type of tape. With the push of a button, the tape gets pressed against the sharp edge, which cuts it.

1. Who developed a special invention designed to put out flames?

A．Seth Robertson and Viet Tran.

B．Rachel Pautler and Derek Jouppi.

C．Pranav Mistry and Liyan Chang.

D．Deanna Kovalcin and Jessica Marshall.

2. We can infer that people might check emails displayed on a building by means of ______.

A．The fire extinguisher.	B．Suncayr.
C．SixthSense.	D．Snip It.

3. What is the author’s purpose of writing the passage?

A．To show the fixed images of college students in people’s eyes.

B．To demonstrate inventions that college students created.

C．To motivate college students to come up with innovations.

D．To introduce inventions that make a difference to college students.

4 . Prepare yourselves for the biggest event of the year! Plan ahead with useful information, travel tips and all things for FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ to create a once-in-a-lifetime experience, live in Qatar. Use our handy checklist for all the travel details, local information, insider tips and much more to plan a trouble-free stay in Qatar.

Buy your FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ match tickets and flight tickets

First, secure your match tickets and flight bookings before they run out. Skip to the next step if you’ve already sorted your tickets. Need to sort your match tickets and travel? Check out FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ packages on our website.

Book your stay

Now that you’ve booked your match tickets, you can make travel arrangements and book the perfect accommodations in Qatar that suit your travel needs. Select the ideal stay from a variety of hotels and resorts, apartments and villas, cruise ship hotels and fan villages through the official Qatar 2022 website. Alternatively, if you’re staying with a local family, it is required for your host to register with Hayya to confirm your stay.

Apply for your Hayya Card

Apply for your digital Hayya Card using the Hayya Portal, or by downloading the Hayya to Qatar 2022 app. This is your:

*Entry permit to Qatar.

*Access to stadiums, along with a match ticket.

*Free travel on public transport, from 10 November to 23 December.

Note: Allow enough time for your application to be confirmed. The current average processing time is up to five days. All other guests under your Ticket Application Number will need to apply for their own digital Hayya Card to attend the tournament.

Check the travel and return policies 

As a final step, ensure to check the latest travel rules and travel health regulations required to be met to enter the State of Qatar trouble-free. Visit the Ministry of Public Health website for details.

1. If you want to book a stay with a host family for FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022, what do you need to do?

A．Pay the rent before the game starts.

B．Make sure they have registered about your stay.

C．Get a match ticket of FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022.

D．Select the ideal stay from a variety of hotels and resorts.

2. What can you do with a Hayya Card?

A．Take a bus to the stadium for free.

B．Enter the stadium without a match ticket.

C．Receive a gift at all the attractions in Qatar.

D．Reserve a free single room in any cruise ship hotel.

3. If you want to know more about the latest travel health regulations, who can you turn to?

A．A football match ticket seller.

B．A poker-faced custom official.

C．A travel brochure about zoos in Qatar.

D．The Ministry of Public Health website.

6 . For Art Lovers

We Are Water Protectors

Carole Lindstrom, illustrated (加插图) by Michaela Goade

Water is life! The Water Protectors at Standing Rock and beyond have been battling to defend Mother Earth’s sacred water to honor our ancestors, to provide for our peoples and for future generations. This picture book — seriously, it’s breathtaking — was written by Carole Lindstrom of the Turtle Mountain Band of Ojibwe and illustrated by Michaela Goade. (For ages 3 to 6)

All Because You Matter

Tami Charles, illustrated by Bryan Collier

From the matter of the universe to Black Lives Matter, this illustrated book pulls together the real universe to make it clear that its young readers are special beyond belief. Drawing inspiration from his own grandmother’s clothes-making, Bryan Collier pairs with Tami Charles to deliver an important message. (For ages 4 to 8)

Honeybee: The Busy Life of Apis Mellifera (意大利蜂)

Candace Fleming, illustrated by Eric Rohmann

A beautifully illustrated Apis mellifera presented in tasty oil paints cycles. Young readers get a front row seat to the natural world while vivid words introduce the anxiety leading to the bee’s first flight. Think each bee has just one job? Think again. Bees hold a variety of occupations during their short, lovely lives — and you thought you were busy! (For ages 6 to 9)

The Plain Janes

Cecil Castellucci and Jim Rugg

Cecil Castellucci and Jim Rugg’s children comic about four girl artists attracted readers when it was released in 2007. Now, in a reissue (再版) that includes the original tales along with a new story, Castellucci ages up her message. While the Janes’ lives have grown more complicated, Castellucci’s theme remains sincere and — in these trying times — something many of us struggle to keep in mind. (For ages 8 to 15)

1. Which book does Michaela Goade draw for?

A．The Plain Janes.	B．All Because You Matter.
C．We Are Water Protectors.	D．Honeybee: The Busy Life of Apis Mellifera.

2. Who gave Bryan Collier the inspiration to illustrate for All Because You Matter?

A．His family member.	B．His readers.
C．Himself.	D．Tami Charles.

3. What do the four books have in common?

A．They are about endangered animals.

B．They are targeted at art lovers under sixteen.

C．They have been released more than once.

D．They contribute to environmental protection.

7 . Of the many safety measures that Disney Parks had to set up to operate during the Covid-19 pandemic, requiring guests to keep a six-foot distance from the costumed characters must have been one of the hardest.

For kids or kids at heart, running into the waiting arms of Mickey Mouse and other beloved characters had been such a fascinating and essential part of the experience, which makes hanging back terribly tough.

But finally, hugs are back on the horizon at US Disney sites.

As early as April 18, “Disney will start reintroducing traditional character greetings at Disneyland in California and Walt Disney World Resorts, as well as aboard Disney Cruise Line and at Aulani Resort in Hawaii,” according to a new post on the official Disney Parks blog. Getting autographs, shooting photos close up and sharing a laugh face-to-face with characters such as Mulan, Goofy, and Donald Duck will all be back on the table.

“During the past two years, we’ve taken a very gradual, intentional approach to health and safety protocols,” wrote Shawn Slater, senior communications manager for Disney Live Entertainment, in the blog. “Recent trends and guidance have provided opportunities for us to bring back some of our most beloved magic, like character greetings and dining experiences. While not all locations will be available immediately, we anticipate reopening in stages throughout the spring and early summer.”

It’s not just character interactions that will be returning later this spring. At Disneyland in California, guests can look forward to the return of several nighttime spectaculars, including fireworks and Main Street Parade.

However, Disney still isn’t 100% back in some ways. Take face masks, for instance. Disney asks that visitors who are not fully vaccinated (接种疫苗) continue wearing face masks in all indoor locations. You can click here for their latest safety updates.

1. What makes it hard for Disney Parks to operate during the Covid-19 pandemic?

A．They have to require their fascinating characters to be costumed.

B．They have to ban visitors from getting close to beloved characters.

C．They have to ask guests to keep a six-foot distance from each other.

D．They have to make kids or kids at heart wait to meet Micky Mouse.

2. According to official Disney Parks blog, what will be brought back to Disneyland?

A．Taking pictures next to Donald Duck.

B．Having face-to-face conversations with Mulan.

C．Dining on the table with Goofy.

D．Watching performances given by characters.

3. Where can we probably find the text?

A．A magazine.	B．A website.
C．A textbook.	D．A novel.

4. Which of the following can be the best title for the text?

A．Disney takes safety measures for guests to keep a distance from characters.

B．Traditional character greetings will be back at all Disney Parks worldwide.

C．Disney asks visitors who are not fully vaccinated to wear face masks.

D．Character hugs and other interactions will return soon at US Disney sites.

8 . The National Gallery of Art serves the nation by welcoming all people to explore and experience art, creativity, and our shared humanity. Find out more about what’s on view. There’s always something new, whether you visit in person or explore online.

Afro-Atlantic Histories:

April 10 – July 17, 2022, West Building, Main Floor, Galleries 72–79

For centuries, artists have told and retold the complex histories of the African Diaspora. Explore this enduring legacy in the exhibition Afro-Atlantic Histories, which takes an in-depth look at the historical experiences and cultural formations of Black and African people since the 17th century. More than 130 powerful works of art, including paintings, sculptures, photographs by artists from Africa, Europe, the Americas, and the Caribbean, bring these narratives to life.

James Van Der Zee’s Photographs: A Portrait of Harlem:

November 28, 2021 – May 30, 2022, West Building, Ground Floor, Gallery 22

Photographer James Van Der Zee created an extraordinary history of life in Harlem during the 1920s and 1930s and beyond. Residents of this majority Black neighborhood in New York City turned to Van Der Zee and his camera to mark special occasions. Some 40 works from the National Gallery’s collection feature Van Der Zee’s studio portraits, along with his photographs of Harlem’s rich social life.

Clouds, Ice, and Bounty: The Collection of Seventeenth-Century Dutch and Flemish Paintings:

October 17, 2021 – June 1, 2022, West Building - Dutch & Flemish Cabinet Galleries

Showing a rich cross section of 17th-century Dutch and Flemish life, culture and history, this exhibition brings together 27 paintings acquired through the generosity of the Lee and Juliet Folger Fund over the past two decades. Seen together, this collection offers a unique opportunity to enjoy some of the finest productions of Dutch and Flemish artists of the 17th century. 

NOTE: Opening time from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. daily, weekends as well.

Admission is always free for all citizens!

For more info or online visit, please access our webpage at www.nga.gov.

1. If you are interested in Black neighborhood in New York City, when can you visit the gallery?

A．October 20, 2021.	B．April 10, 2022.
C．May 31, 2022.	D．June 1, 2022.

2. Which of the following statements is TRUE?

A．You can visit these collections only in person.

B．You can visit these collections only on weekdays.

C．You can visit these collections only at West Building.

D．You can visit these collections for free only if you’re a student.

3. What can be appreciated in all these three collections?

A．Black cultures.	B．Flemish life.
C．Diverse histories.	D．Social activities.

9 . 假定你是学生会主席李华。我市即将承办第十六届云南省体育运动会(The 16th Games of Yunnan Province)，你校拟招募一批学生作为本届省运会志愿者。请你以学生会主席的名义用英语写一份通知，号召同学们来竞选省运会志愿者。要点包括：
1. 活动目的；
2. 能力要求及选拔方式；
3. 注意事项（报名方式、截止日期；竞选时间及地点等）。
注意：词数不少于100。

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