This course aims to train Chinese students to translate English into Chinese and Chinese into English. It will equip students with the ability to translate English into Chinese and Chinese into English in written language. Students are expected to learn the techniques of translation and achieve a level of translation which is faithful and close to source language. 1) to be aware of the role of cultural patterns in written translation 2) to be familiar with practical techniques of translation 3) to be able to translate a discourse to be faithful, expressive, and close to the original one 1) to provide lectures and learning activities to support practice of translation 2) to employ an interactive approach to tackle translation tasks 3) to emphasize the process of translating to acquiring translation skills.