This document introduces an introductory translation course taught by Dr. Shadia Y. Banjar. The course objectives are to highlight the importance of translation, review different translation types and schools, and introduce major linguistic and cultural problems faced by translators. The course aims to develop theoretical and practical translation skills, familiarize students with translation methods, introduce different translation types, and equip students with translation tools and techniques. It offers an overview of translation theory along with practice translating various text types from English to Arabic and vice versa.