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Post Graduate Diploma in Translation Studies
UNIT 411-1 : A SHORT HISTORY OF TRANSLATION STUDIES
411.1.0: AIMS, OBJECTIVES & STRUCTURE
After reading this unit, you are expected to:
- Know the history of translation studies in a broad outline from ancient times to modern times.
- Have acquainted yourself with new conceptions of 'history' and 'translation'.
- Develop an interest to find out the social motivations for any translated work that you may come across.
This unit has the following sections / contents :
411.1.1 Introduction
411.1.2 Concept of 'history'
411.1.3 Concept of 'translation'
411.1.4 Brief history of translation
411.1.4.1 Translation in Antiquity
411.1.4.2 Translation in Middle Ages
411.1.4.3 Translation in Modern Times
411.1.5 Summary
411.1.6 References
411.1.7 Further Readings

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