Recognising that knowledge of the target language is vital to success in professional translation, this course introduces students to the terminology and techniques of inter-lingual translation. It will provide an introduction to the roles and challenges of the professional translator across different translation scenarios and develop skills to respond to challenges identified in a number of text types (such as literature, journals, reports, manuals, marketing materials, business correspondence and web content). Topics covered will include the specificity of target language syntax and style; translation scenarios and strategies; communicative and semantic translation;  research tools; text type; target audience; register; lexical fields and challenges; cultural reference and specificity; compensation; transfer; gloss and exoticism. The course will be taught in weekly seminars where lecturer-driven content will be combined with practical, student-led work.