Practical Comparative Stylistics (French to English) (SFE-253)

Category

Professional training

Description

As a translator, you know that a good English translation reflects the French while sounding like natural English—this is where human translators outshine machines. But do you ever find yourself struggling to make your translations sound more idiomatic? This workshop will help!

You’ll learn some principles of comparative stylistics, including the names for principles you may already be using. You’ll have the opportunity to apply these principles consciously in discussions and group exercises that will focus on the practical rather than the theoretical. The tools you’ll gain will help you be more confident in your ability to produce good translations.

Course code: SFE-253

Open to

Translators, revisers and other language professionals

Prerequisite

The participants must already be involved in translating or revising texts from French to English.

Language

The workshop is given in English; however, participants are welcome to use the official language of their choice.

Learning objectives

At the end of the workshop, participants will be able to:

• name some helpful principles of comparative stylistics
• use those principles in their daily work; and
• produce English translations that sound more idiomatic

Length

Virtual classroom: 3.50 hours

Dates

Please consult the Translation Bureau’s course directory and calendar.

Number of participants

10 to 12

The Translation Bureau reserves the right to cancel this activity unless at least eight participants are expected to attend.

Course fee

$200 (free of charge for Translation Bureau employees)

20% discount for members of a recognized professional association with proof of current membership (photocopy of membership card).

Registration

To register for this workshop, please consult the Translation Bureau’s course registration procedure and form.