The aim of this laboratory course is to familiarise students with the translation of general texts, with particular emphasis on aspects that pose translation challenges. Students are introduced to basic concepts in Translation Studies, particularly those relating to the translation process, and are also initiated into the practice of translating texts of relatively low translation difficulty.

The overall aim of the course encompasses the following specific objectives:

• Introduction to the study of linguistic codes from a contrastive perspective.
• Familiarisation with the variety of general text typology and the textual conventions of each language.
• Familiarisation with different registers.
• Familiarisation with a wide range of communicative situations.
• Awareness of cultural asymmetries between languages.

Upon successful completion of the course, students should be able to produce an adequate translation and, more specifically, to:

• Identify the key features of general texts.
• Understand a text from linguistic, pragmatic and cultural perspectives.
• Understand the basic principles of Translation Studies and take them into account during the translation process.
• Identify and compare corresponding linguistic structures in the source and target languages.
• Recognise the multidimensional nature of translation as a phenomenon and appreciate the complexity of the translation process.
• Identify the cultural specificities of the source and target languages.
• Consult printed and electronic language resources.
• Justify their translation choices.
• Analyse their own errors.

    Week 1: Short text of low difficulty on a language topic (I).

    Week 2: Short text of low difficulty on a language topic (II).

    Week 3: Short text of low difficulty on the subject of books (I).

    Week 4: Short text of low difficulty on the subject of books (II).

    Week 5: Short text of low difficulty on the subject of books (III).

    Week 6: Short text of low difficulty on typical French products (cheese and wine) (I).

    Week 7: Short text of low difficulty on typical French products (cheese and wine) (II).

    Week 8: Short text of low difficulty on typical French products (cheese and wine) (III).

    Week 9: Short text of low to moderate difficulty on a cooking or baking recipe (I).

    Week 10: Short text of low to moderate difficulty on a cooking or baking recipe (II).

    Week 11: Short text of low to moderate difficulty on a tourism-related topic (I).

    Week 12: Short text of low to moderate difficulty on a tourism-related topic (II).

    Week 13: Review and categorisation of the translation challenges examined in class throughout the semester.

Suggested bibliography

- Κριμπάς, Π. (2017). Εισαγωγή στη θεωρία της μετάφρασης. Αθήνα: Γρηγόρη.

- Baker, M. (1992). In other words. A coursebook on translation. London: Routledge.

- Bassnett, S. (2002). Translation studies. 3^rd edition. London / New York: Routledge. Available on http://www.translationindustry.ir/Uploads/Pdf/Translation_Studies,_3rd_Ed_-_Bassnett,_Susan_%28Routledge%29.pdf

- Cary, E. (1985). Comment faut-il traduire ? Lille : Presses Universitaires de Lille.

- Chuquet, H. & Paillard, M. (2002). Approche linguistique des problèmes de traduction anglais-français. Paris : Ophrys.

- Cordonnier, J.-L. (1995). Traduction et culture. Paris : Hatier / Didier.

- Delisle, J. (1980). L’analyse du discours comme méthode de traduction. Ottawa : Éditions de l’Université d’Ottawa.

- Gambier, Y. & van Doorslaer, L. (Eds.) (2014). Handbook of Translation Studies. Amsterdam & Philadelphia: John Benjamins.

- Garnier, G. (1985). Linguistique et traduction. Caen : Paradigme.

- Gentzler, E. (1993). Contemporary Translation Theories. London / New York: Routledge.

- Gile, D. (2005). La traduction. La comprendre, l'apprendre. Paris : PUF.

- Gile, D. (1992). Les fautes de traduction : une analyse pédagogique. Meta 37(2), 251-262. Available on https://doi.org/10.7202/002907ar

- Hatim, B. & Mason, I. (1997/2005). The Translator as Communicator. Taylor and Francis e-Library.

- Larose, R. (1989). Théories contemporaines de la Traduction. Québec : Presses de l’Université du Québec.

- Mounin, G. (1963/1976). Les problèmes théoriques de la traduction. Paris : Gallimard.

- Mounin, G. (1955/2016). Les Belles infidèles. Essai sur la traduction. Lille : Presses Universitaires du Septentrion.

- Ortega y Gasset, J. (2014). Misère et splendeur de la traduction. Éd. bilingue, trad. Fr. Géal. Paris : Les Belles Lettres.

- Newmark, P. (1988). A Textbook of Translation. London: Prentice Hall International.

- Reiss, K. (2000/2014). Translation Criticism – The Potentials and Limitations. Translated by E. F. Rhodes. London & New York: Routledge.

- Rouleau, M. (2001). Initiation à la traduction générale : du mot au texte. Brossard : Linguatech éditeur.

- Vinay, J.-P. & Darbelnet, J. (1977). Stylistique comparée du français et de l’anglais. Paris : Didier.

Dictionaries

- Γαλάνης, Γ. (επιμ.). (2012). Γαλλοελληνικό λεξικό Πατάκης – Larousse. Εκδόσεις Πατάκη.

- Παντελοδήμος, Δ. & Lust, C., (1996). Γαλλοελληνικό λεξικό. Εκδόσεις Τσιγαρίδα.

- Rey A., (2026). Le Petit Robert de la langue française. Paris: Le Robert

- Le Larousse (ηλεκτρονική έκδοση: http://www.larousse.fr/dictionnaires/francais)

Journals

- Traduire, https://journals.openedition.org/traduire/

- International Journal of Language, Translation and Intercultural Communication, https://ejournals.epublishing.ekt.gr/index.php/latic

- La main de Thôt : Théories, enjeux et pratiques de la traduction, http://revues.univ-tlse2.fr/lamaindethot/

- Meta. Journal des traducteurs / Translators’ Journal, https://www.erudit.org/fr/revues/meta/

- Langages, http://www.cairn.info/revue-langages.htm

- Palimpsestes - Revue de traduction, https://journals.openedition.org/palimpsestes/1918

In class / Τranslation of and comments on texts in class. Elements of theory and methodology of translation are discussed.

Use of ICT.

Support of the learning process through the Open eClass platform.

Course material upload (notes, lecture slides, exercises, etc.) onto the Open eClass platform.

Compulsory semester project: translation of a text and discussion of challenges (30%).

At the end of the semester: Written examination on the translation of a text and discussion of challenges (70%).