CHIN 5002 - Translation Project: Chinese to English

North Terrace Campus - Semester 2 - 2015

This course aims to develop students' skills in translation from Chinese into English as well as a solid understanding of theories underpinning translation practice. The course incorporates theoretical concepts with practice. It introduces different approaches to translation to help students be aware of their own perceptions of translation, translation processes and translation difficulties. It takes an inter-disciplinary approach and utilises contrastive linguistic and cultural analyses to expose students to the features and requirements of text production in both Chinese and English for different genres and purposes. Translation practice covers areas relevant to students' research interests including cultural studies, gender studies and media studies.

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Course Details

Course Code	CHIN 5002
Course	Translation Project: Chinese to English
Coordinating Unit	Asian Studies
Term	Semester 2
Level	Postgraduate Coursework
Location/s	North Terrace Campus
Units	6
Contact	Up to 3 hours per week
Available for Study Abroad and Exchange	Y
Assumed Knowledge	Native or near-native level of Chinese language proficiency
Assessment	In-class activities and assessments (20%), 2,000 word group translation project and presentations (20%), 4,000 word translation project (30%), 1,500 word examination (30%)

Course Staff

Course Coordinator: Dr Xianlin Song

Course Timetable

The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from .

Course Learning Outcomes

At the successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

1	Understand how to accurately translate the complex social and cultural messages embedded in the source text into the target language.
2	Articulate/communicate one’s own translation process, including contrastive linguistic analysis involved, choice of vocabulary, problem-solving strategies etc
3	Understand the information conveyed in the source text for different contexts/genres
4	Switch between Wade-Giles and Pinyin Romanisation systems for translation purposes
5	Write in appropriate styles, free from grammatical and other errors, and taking into account the linguistic, socio-cultural and other factors associated with the source language text and the target language text
6	Engage in collaborative work and use the Internet to solve problems encountered in translation
7	Recognise and understand ethical issues in professional and intellectual contexts of translation
8	Recognise both simplified and traditional characters for translation purposes.

最新糖心Vlog Graduate Attribute	Course Learning Outcome(s)
Knowledge and understanding of the content and techniques of a chosen discipline at advanced levels that are internationally recognised.	1,3,4,5,8
The ability to locate, analyse, evaluate and synthesise information from a wide variety of sources in a planned and timely manner.	1-4
An ability to apply effective, creative and innovative solutions, both independently and cooperatively, to current and future problems.	1,2,6
Skills of a high order in interpersonal understanding, teamwork and communication.	1,2,7
A proficiency in the appropriate use of contemporary technologies.	6
An awareness of ethical, social and cultural issues within a global context and their importance in the exercise of professional skills and responsibilities.	1,7

Learning & Teaching Modes

Workshops are conducted with an interactive approach. Students are given texts of
translation in or before the workshop. The texts given are discussed in workshops in groups or with the teaching staff. Individual and group research activities are also a part of the learning in this course.

Workload

The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.

1 x 3-hour workshop (or equivalent) per week	36 hours per semester
8 hours reading/research per week	96 hours per semester
8 hours assignment work per week	96 hours per semester
7 hours preparation per week	84 hours per semester
TOTAL WORKLOAD	312 hours per semester

Learning Activities Summary

Schedule
Week 1	Introduction
Week 2	Transcultural issues in translation
Week 3	Postcolonialism and translation
Week 4	Ethical practices in translation
Week 5	Translating poetry
Week 6	Audio-visual forms of translation
Week 7	Translating proverbs and idioms
Week 8	Issues of coherence in translation and practice test
Week 9	Translation strategies
Week 10	Equivalence
Week 11	The role of the translator
Week 12	Conclusion

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Assessment must maintain academic standards.

Assessment Summary

Assessment Task	Task Type	Weighting	Learning Outcome
Learning activities in workshops	Formative and Summative	10%	1-8
1000 word reflection paper	Formative and Summative	10%	1-8
Portfolio	Formative and Summative	20%	1-8
4000 word translation project	Formative and Summative	30%	1-8
1500 word written exam	Summative	30%	1-8

Assessment Related Requirements

Students are expected to attend all workshops.

Assessment Detail

Learning activities in workshops: students are expected to participate in workshops - 10% weighting

1000 word reflection paper: students are required to write a reflective, analytical essay examining two of the course themes from weeks 1-6 - 10% weighting

Portfolio: students are required to submit all worksheets and translations completed in weeks 1-6 in a portfolio, ordered by week - 20% weighting

4000 word translation project: students are required to select a text in Chinese which is relevant to their research. This text must be able to be translated into English using approximately 4000 words - 30% weighting

1500 word written exam: will consist of a Chinese text similar to those examined in class, which students are required to translate into grammatically and idiomatically correct English - 30% weighting

Submission

No information currently available.

Course Grading

Grades for your performance in this course will be awarded in accordance with the following scheme:

M10 (Coursework Mark Scheme)
Grade	Mark	Description
FNS		Fail No Submission
F	1-49	Fail
P	50-64	Pass
C	65-74	Credit
D	75-84	Distinction
HD	85-100	High Distinction
CN		Continuing
NFE		No Formal Examination
RP		Result Pending

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