Description
The capstone project integrates theoretical knowledge with practical application in translation. It equips students with advanced linguistic skills and deepens their theoretical understanding, preparing them for professional work. Students will collaborate in small groups to select a specialized topic—such as audiovisual, literary, business, or legal translation—and compile a bilingual corpus for quantitative or qualitative analysis. Alternatively, they may choose to translate a complete book or a portion of one. Throughout the project, students will receive guidance from a supervisor.
Common questions about TRA 499P
What is TRA 499P at LAU?
TRA 499P Capstone Project is a 3-credit course at Lebanese American University (LAU), in the English and Creative Arts department. The capstone project integrates theoretical knowledge with practical application in translation. It equips students with advanced linguistic skills and deepens their theoretical understanding, preparing them for professional work.
How many credits is TRA 499P?
TRA 499P Capstone Project is worth 3 credits at LAU.