This course uses the captivating theme of ghost stories, popular among young adults, to introduce students to the fundamental theories of translation studies, serving as an introductory gateway. Through the engaging medium, students will explore key debates and focal points in the field, ultimately developing their own perspectives on translation. Primary materials will include supernatural stories from China and Japan, along with their subsequent translations and adaptations, primarily in Japanese. While students proficient in Chinese or Japanese can read the original texts, English translations will be provided, making the course accessible without requiring prior knowledge of these languages. The course aims to challenge traditional notions of "translation" by encouraging students to consider a broader and more diverse range of perspectives. Initial readings will offer a comprehensive overview of current translation studies, including various schools of thought and controversies. Selected texts from ancient, modern, and contemporary Chinese and Japanese literature will prompt students to reflect on the evolution and regional differences in translation practices. We will explore various forms of translation, including: - Traditional translation, where original and translated texts can be compared - Zero translation, incorporating original texts without translation - Adaptations integrating original stories into local cultural contexts - Intralingual translation within a language across different historical periods - Interlingual translation of foreign stories - Cross-media translation from novels to films or games By examining these diverse translation works, students will recognize the multitude of possibilities within translation studies. Supplementary readings on world literature theories will highlight the political aspects of literature, fostering deeper consideration of translation phenomena. Assignments will focus on evolving student perspectives, such as pre-reading brainstorming and post-reading reflections. High-flexibility translation tasks will encourage students to break away from conventional thinking. Examples include inventing a new written language or engaging in unbounded translation exercises, prompting students to rethink "what is language" and "what is translation" from scratch, thus discovering new possibilities in translation studies.