Mass Media Translation
Course Title: Mass Media Translation |
Course No. 336 Najd |
Credit Hours. 2 |
Section: 4745 |
Course Description:
This course will introduce you to translation in the field of media. It will present you with the challenge of translating texts from media outlets such as newspapers, magazines, and online articles. It will also introduce you to the language of media: Abbreviations, agencies, terms, etc. There will be materials chosen from the previously mentioned outlets. You will also be introduced to what media is, and the skills needed to tackle this field, such as structuring headlines, and analyzing articles.
Course Objectives:
By the end of this course, you should be able to:
- Translate texts from Arabic to English and vice versa.
- Know all types of media outlets.
- Improve your skills in reading and comprehension.
- Utilize the skills for deduction and critical thinking.
- Know more about news agencies and newspapers.
- Know common terms related to media in English and Arabic.
- Know the different styles of reporting news in English and Arabic.
Exam Dates & Grading Policy:
1st In-term: Thursday 3/11/2016 |
25 |
2nd In-term: Thursday 15/12/2016 |
25 |
Attendance and Participation |
4 |
Assignments |
6 |
Final exam |
40 |
%Note:-NO Make-ups are given for exams unless the student has a serious problem
Contact Information:
Sarah Aldawoood
Ø http://fac.ksu.edu.sa/saaldawood/home
2nd floor, College of Languages & Translation
Office Hours: Sun. [10-12] Mon [9-10] Thurs. [10-11]
Week | Gregorian | Hijri | Lesson |
1 | Sun., Sep. 18 | 17/12/1437 | Registration week (dropping/adding courses) |
2 | Sun., Sep. 25 | 23/12/1437 | What is media? Structuring headlines, and analyzing articles. |
3 | Sun., Oct. 2 | 1/1/1438 | |
4 | Sun., Oct. 9 | 8/1/1438 | Text 1 |
5 | Sun., Oct. 16 | 15/1/1438 | Text 2 |
6 | Sun., Oct. 23 | 22/1/1438 | Text 3 |
7 | Sun., Oct. 30 | 29/1/1438 | 1st in-term |
8 | Sun., Nov. 6 | 6/2/1438 | Text 4 |
9 | Sun., Nov. 13 | 13/2/1438 | MID SEMESTER BREAK |
10 | Sun., Nov. 20 | 20/2/1438 | Text 5 |
11 | Sun., Nov. 27 | 27/2/1438 | Text 6 |
12 | Sun., Dec. 4 | 5/3/1438 | Text 7 |
13 | Sun., Dec. 11 | 12/3/1438 | 2nd in-term |
14 | Sun., Dec. 18 | 19/3/1438 | Text 8 |
15 | Sun., Dec. 25 | 26/3/1438 | Revision |
16 | Sun., Jan. 1 | 3/4/1438 | ORAL EXAMS WEEK |
Sun., Jan. 8 – Mon., Jan. 23 | Exams |