Kabul, Afghanistan – October 1, 2022 – The Center for Strategic and Regional Studies (CSRS) launched a six-month “Teaching Principles and Basics of Translation” program on Mizan 9, 1401 (October 1, 2022) for eligible graduates of Arabic language and literature faculties.
The program attracted around 100 applicants, of which 26 were selected. Participants included graduates and master’s degree students of prestigious universities in Afghanistan, with a strong command of the Arabic language.
The program was divided into two stages:
- Theoretical and Comparative Stage (3 months):
- This stage focused on the principles and foundations of translation science, different text types, and translation methods.
- Respected professor Dr. Abdul Sabour Fakhri provided theoretical instruction, and participants engaged in comparative text analysis under his supervision.
- Comparative Project Stage (3 months):
- In this stage, participants worked as a group to translate the important book “Fiqh al-Mizan” by Professor Dr. Mohiuddin Qara Daghi, which was selected as a comparative project for the Afghan society.
On March 23, 2023, CSRS held a ceremony to celebrate the successful completion of the six-month program. 17 participants were awarded certificates of participation.
The event was attended by CSRS head Dr. Shahrukh Raofi, who emphasized the need for continued empowerment courses and talent development. Dr. Abdul Sabour Fakhri, the program instructor, shared insights into the course activities, while former CSRS head Professor Nasir Ahmed Navidi spoke about the importance of translating scientific works and holding such programs.
The program’s success highlights CSRS’s commitment to enhancing language proficiency and translation skills within the Afghan academic community. The published work resulting from the program is anticipated to contribute to the country’s intellectual and cultural discourse.