UNSW Handbook Course - Korean Translation A

Korean Translation A - KORE3600


	Faculty: Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
	School: Japanese and Korean Studies (School of Languages and Linguistics)
	Course Outline: See below
	Campus: Kensington Campus
	Career: Undergraduate
	Units of Credit: 6
	EFTSL: 0.125 (more info)
	Contact Hours per Week: 3
	Enrolment Requirements:
	Prerequisite: KORE3001 or higher
	Fee Band: 1 (more info)
	Further Information: See Class Timetable

Description

Introduces translation theory and practice in Korean. Focuses on skills of translating English into Korean and provides native-speaker level students with foundations for professional translation. Examines techniques for analysing and rendering texts of different styles and complexity. Addresses cross-linguistic and cross-cultural problems relevant to professional translation, including lexical/grammatical problems and ethical implications. Covers a range of authentic texts and a variety of topics including socio-cultural, educational, commercial, political, medical, etc.

Learning Outcomes

Demonstrate a knowledge and understanding of the translation methods and techniques
Convert a range of English written texts using various styles reasonably fluently, accurately and appropriately into Korean
Discuss a range of familiar topics on professional ethics relating to the translation
Use socio-culturally appropriate language, along with appropriate register used in a wide range of contexts
Examine one's own use of Korean, and use a range of strategies to extend their knowledge of Korean with minimal assistance.

Assessment

Presentations - 10%
Quizzes - 15%
Assignment - 30%
Tests - 45%

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