Within the one-semester lecture course offered as a part of the Master's Diploma in Translation studies programme, students will become familar with the basic topics and issues in theory of translation. Firstly, students will get insights into the main tasks of theory of translation and the connections between translation theory and practice and then they will get knowledge of the maine milestones of history of translation and theory of translation. They will be initiated into the specifics of Czech and Slovak theories of translation (with focus on Levý and Popovič). In the rest of the course they will get a sense of the main trends in – especially contemporary – theory of translation. Since the studies programme has a strong practical focus, the requirements for successful completion of the course will include mastering the content of the course as presented in the lectures plus having read a selection of chapters from the literature recommended by the teacher during the semester. Credits will be granted upon passing a written exam.