On successful completion of the course students should be able to
- demonstrate an excellent critical awareness of major translation and literary theories together with a sound knowledge of the history of translation;
- demonstrate a high level of competence in the practice of translation;
- review, assess or critique a translation with a broad awareness of the technical and cultural issues involved;

- read critically and analyze strategically a wide range of text types (poetry, novels, short stories, theatre, autobiography, memoirs, diaries, letters, essays, etc.),  their conventions, and cultural contexts;

- present and communicate written research clearly and unambiguously in the appropriate scholarly manner;
- apply their knowledge, critical awareness, translation and analytical skills to study and research beyond the course in a way that may be largely self-directed or autonomous.