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Chinese-English Translation - CHIN5900
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Faculty: Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
 
 
School:  School of Languages and Linguistics
 
 
Course Outline: School of Languages and Linguistic Course Outlines
 
 
Campus: Kensington Campus
 
 
Career: Postgraduate
 
 
Units of Credit: 8
 
 
EFTSL: 0.16667 (more info)
 
 
Indicative Contact Hours per Week: 2
 
 
Fee Band: 1 (more info)
 
 
Further Information: See Class Timetable
 
 

Description

Aims to teach two styles of translation, namely plan-based translation and product based translation in relation to English and Chinese. Students will review recent translation theories, complete a translation project or a number of translation assignments in selective areas. The weekly workshops will be used to discuss general professional issues and work in progress.

Assumed knowledge: Third-year level proficiency in Chinese.

Learning Outcomes

On completion of the course, students should be able to gain:
  • The skills involved in scholarly enquiry
  • An in-depth engagement with the relevant disciplinary knowledge in its interdisciplinary context
  • The capacity for analytical and critical thinking and for creative problem-solving
  • The ability to engage in independent and reflective learning
  • The skills to appropriately locate evaluate and use relevant information
  • The capacity for enterprise, initiative and creativity
  • An appreciation of, and respect for, diversity
  • A capacity to contribute to, and work within, the international community
  • The skills required for collaborative and multidisciplinary work
  • A respect for ethical practice and social responsibility
  • The skills of effective communication.

Assessment

  • Critical review - 30%
  • Progressive assessment (projects, assignments and participation) - 40%
  • Test (one way into 2nd language) - 30%

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