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CCTR 217 Fundamentals of Comparative Stylistics and Writing (English) (3 credits)

Offered by: Translation (School of Continuing Studies)

Overview

Translation : Concepts and principles that are essential to the practice of translation, including a review of advanced grammar and syntax indispensable for translators; an extensive review of punctuation and mechanics; an overview of comparative stylistics between English and French; and, an introduction to basic writing techniques that includes the essentials of composition and rhetoric, to highlight the importance of tailoring each text to a specific audience and a purpose.

Terms: This course is not scheduled for the 2024-2025 academic year.

Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2024-2025 academic year.

  • Restriction: Open only to students in the Certificate in Translation, French to English option. Not open to students who have taken or are taking CCTR 234 or CCTR 310.

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