PGDLT – DETAILED SYLLABUS

Semester / Module 1: Fundamentals of Translation

1. Meaning, Nature and Scope of Translation
2. History of Translation
3. Types of Translation
4. Translation Process and Methods
5. Source Language and Target Language
6. Literal and Free Translation
7. Word-to-Word vs. Contextual Translation
8. Problems and Challenges in Translation
9. Translation Equivalence
10. Cultural Aspects of Translation

Module 2: Advanced Hindi Language

1. Hindi Grammar
2. Sentence Structure
3. Vocabulary Development
4. Synonyms and Antonyms
5. Idioms and Proverbs
6. Technical Terminology
7. Official Hindi
8. Formal and Informal Language
9. Standard Hindi Usage
10. Hindi Language Editing

Module 3: Advanced English Language

1. Advanced English Grammar
2. Sentence Formation
3. Vocabulary and Terminology
4. Phrases and Idioms
5. Active and Passive Voice
6. Direct and Indirect Speech
7. Formal and Business English
8. Academic English
9. Technical English
10. English Language Editing

Module 4: Hindi–English Translation

1. Hindi to English Translation
2. English to Hindi Translation
3. Paragraph Translation
4. Newspaper Translation
5. Educational Content Translation
6. Official Documents Translation
7. Business Communication Translation
8. Website and Digital Content Translation
9. Translation of Notices and Circulars
10. Practical Translation Exercises

Module 5: Literary Translation

1. Introduction to Literary Translation
2. Translation of Poetry
3. Translation of Short Stories
4. Translation of Essays
5. Translation of Novels and Extracts
6. Literary Style and Tone
7. Metaphors and Figures of Speech
8. Cultural Expressions
9. Creative Translation
10. Literary Translation Project

Module 6: Technical & Specialized Translation

1. Technical Translation
2. Computer & IT Terminology
3. Science and Technology Translation
4. Medical Terminology – Introduction
5. Financial & Banking Terminology
6. Business and Corporate Documents
7. Educational Documents
8. Government Terminology
9. Manuals and User Guides
10. Specialized Translation Practice

Module 7: Legal & Administrative Translation

1. Introduction to Legal Translation
2. Legal Terminology
3. Agreements and Contracts
4. Affidavits and Declarations
5. Government Orders and Notifications
6. Certificates and Official Documents
7. Administrative Terminology
8. Translation of Legal Notices
9. Accuracy and Confidentiality
10. Practical Legal Translation

Module 8: Interpretation & Communication

1. Meaning and Types of Interpretation
2. Consecutive Interpretation
3. Simultaneous Interpretation – Introduction
4. Listening Skills
5. Note-Taking Techniques
6. Public Speaking
7. Cross-Cultural Communication
8. Professional Communication
9. Interpreter Ethics
10. Practical Interpretation Exercises

Module 9: Computer-Assisted Translation & AI

1. Introduction to Computer-Assisted Translation (CAT)
2. Digital Translation Workflow
3. Translation Memory
4. Terminology Management
5. Machine Translation
6. AI-Based Translation Tools
7. Translation Quality Assessment
8. OCR and Document Conversion
9. Unicode and Indian Language Computing
10. Ethical Use of AI in Translation

Module 10: Editing, Proofreading & Localization

1. Principles of Editing
2. Proofreading Techniques
3. Grammar and Spelling Correction
4. Terminology Consistency
5. Style Guides
6. Website Localization
7. Software/App Localization
8. Multimedia and Subtitle Translation
9. Cultural Adaptation
10. Translation Quality Control

Module 11: Professional Translation

1. Translation Industry Overview
2. Freelance Translation
3. Client Communication
4. Translation Project Management
5. Preparing Quotations
6. Professional Ethics
7. Confidentiality and Data Protection
8. Building a Translator Profile
9. Portfolio Development
10. Career Opportunities in Translation

Module 12: Practical Training & Project

• Hindi → English translation project
• English → Hindi translation project
• Technical document translation
• Administrative document translation
• Literary translation assignment
• Website/content translation
• Proofreading and editing assignment
• AI-assisted translation exercise
• Interpretation practice
• Final Translation Project & Viva