We approach theoretical principles and specific translation models from the perspectives of both linguistics and the philosophy of language, enabling students to deepen their understanding of the multifaceted nature and function of language. Furthermore, students learn to recognize the significance of linguistic analysis of the source text, including the influence of its immediate and broader context, and become familiar with the translation techniques and strategies employed by professional translators. Artificial intelligence and/or machine translation are not used in the teaching and/or assessment of the course.

Upon successful completion of the course, the students will :

• Will have become familiar with the translation’s stimuli for thought as developed by linguists (Jakobson, Steiner, et al.) and philosophers (Heidegger, Wittgenstein, Vico, Derrida, et al.).

• Will be familiar with fundamental concepts in translation studies and will recognize the relevant international terminology.

• Will have further cultivate their critical thinking regarding the translation process through the study of diverse text types, such as literary and biblical texts, as well as ancient Greek literature, among others, while they will, also, have explored theoretically the various challenges posed by the act of translation; furthermore, they will be equipped with the necessary tools to resolve the corresponding linguistic and textual difficulties.
• Through the lectures in the courses "Translation Theory and Practice I" and "Translation Theory and Practice II," they will have acquired the required theoretical background of a professional translator.

Week 1: Presentation of the course structure and discussion regarding the intended objectives and learning outcomes.

Peeling back the layers of meaning: Sign, Sense, Concept. – The semasiological and the onomasiological phases of translation according to Eugenio Coseriu.

Week 2: The solution of equivalence as described by Roman Jakobson.

Week 3: Translation and meaning.

Week 4: Metaphor and translation.

Week 5: Translation of argot and slang. – Translation and poetry.

Week 6: Ludwig Wittgenstein.

Week 7: Martin Heidegger‎‎.

Week 8: Giambattista Vico.

Week 9: George Steiner.

Week 10: Jacques Derrida‎‎.

Week 11: Intralingual translation. Translational trends in the rendering of Homeric texts and ancient Greek tragedy and comedy (Aeschylus, Sophocles, Euripides, Aristophanes).

Week 12: Translations of literary and biblical texts. The translational activity of prominent Greek literary figures.

Week 13: On the assessment of translations. – Can translation be taught? Discussion and preparation for the course examination. Feedback and comments.

Suggested reading:

• Κεντρωτής, Γ. (1997) Θεωρία και πράξη της μετάφρασης, Αθήνα: Δίαυλος
• Κεντρωτής, Γ. (2021) Ποδήλατα και ποδηλάτες, Αθήνα: Gutenberg
• Πλάτωνος. (μτφ.) Κεντρωτής, Γ. (2013) Κρατύλος. Ή περί ορθότητος ονομάτων, λογικός, Αθήνα: Gutenberg.
• Στάινερ, T. (2004) Μετά τη Βαβέλ, Αθήνα: Scripta
• Selected excerpts from the works of linguists and philosophers.

Face-to-face/ Lecture. Discussion in class. Essays.

Use of ICT in teaching.

Written exams.