TRA 1301 Introduction to Translation

3 units
Translation
Faculty of Arts
Introduction to translation as practised professionally. Dictionaries and documentation. Exercises in preparation for translation. Translation of a variety of simple texts from French into English.

Components:

Lecture

Requirements:

This course requires a good knowledge of English and French.

Previously Offered Terms:

Fall
Winter
Summer

Organized

140 responses

4.54

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strongly agree
60%
agree
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disagree
3%
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Clear Expectations

87 responses

4.38

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strongly agree
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agree
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neither agree nor disagree
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disagree
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Learned a Lot

140 responses

4.26

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strongly agree
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agree
38%
disagree
10%
strongly disagree
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Recommend

52 responses

4.19

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strongly agree
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agree
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disagree
8%
strongly disagree
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Workload

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3.35

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very heavy
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heavier than average
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average
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lighter than average
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very light
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Fair Assessments

140 responses

4.47

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strongly agree
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agree
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disagree
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strongly disagree
1%
question not applicable
1%
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75%
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