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TRAN870 – Introduction to Translation and Interpreting
2016 – S2 Day
General Information
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| Unit convenor and teaching staff |
Unit convenor and teaching staff
Unit Convenor
Helen Slatyer
Convenor
Jing Fang
Lecturer
Wai-hung Lam
Lecturer
Jean Cho
Margaret Wood
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| Credit points |
Credit points
4
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| Prerequisites |
Prerequisites
Admission to MTransInter or PGDipTransInter or MTransInterMAppLing or MTransInterMIntRel or MIntRel or MTransIntStudies or MTransInterMAppLingTESOL or MAdvTransInterStud and GradDipTransInter
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| Corequisites |
Corequisites
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| Co-badged status |
Co-badged status
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| Unit description |
Unit description
This unit aims to develop students' fundamental knowledge of key theories in translation and interpreting. In association with tasks in relevant practice units, for example TRAN877, the content of this unit enables students to apply such theoretical knowledge to practice in translation and interpreting. The unit is also aimed at providing students with an overview of the characteristics of a variety of fields in translation and interpreting.
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Important Academic Dates
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Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:
- Demonstrate an understanding of the nature and role of theory
- Demonstrate familiarity with a range of theories relevant to translation and interpreting
- Reflect on the relevance of translation and interpreting theories
- Apply theoretical knowledge to translation and interpreting tasks
- Communicate theoretical concepts orally and in writing to a variety of audiences
General Assessment Information
Assessment Tasks
| Name | Weighting | Due |
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| Translation project | 50% | Week 8 |
| Essay | 50% | Week 14 |
Translation project
Due: Week 8
Weighting: 50%
Problem solving task: Students are asked to apply the translation theories learned in lectures to a real translation project, and comment on the translation choices.
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Demonstrate an understanding of the nature and role of theory
- Demonstrate familiarity with a range of theories relevant to translation and interpreting
- Reflect on the relevance of translation and interpreting theories
- Apply theoretical knowledge to translation and interpreting tasks
- Communicate theoretical concepts orally and in writing to a variety of audiences
Essay
Due: Week 14
Weighting: 50%
Choose an interpreting theory being introduced in the unit and write a critical review based on the application of the theory to T&I practice.
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Demonstrate an understanding of the nature and role of theory
- Demonstrate familiarity with a range of theories relevant to translation and interpreting
- Reflect on the relevance of translation and interpreting theories
- Communicate theoretical concepts orally and in writing to a variety of audiences
Delivery and Resources
The learning and teaching strategies used in this Unit are thirteen lectures, individual readings by students and a number of class assignments. Students in this unit are expected to participate in all thirteen lectures, read all texts marked as obligatory, and engage in additional readings and research of topics of special interest. Students are required to obtain two textbooks for this unit:
Munday, J. 2012. Introducing translation studies: theories and applications. London and New York: Rouledge.
Pochhacker, F. 2004. Introducing interpreting studies. Oxon: Routledge.
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Disruption to Studies Policy http://www.mq.edu.au/policy/docs/disruption_studies/policy.html The Disruption to Studies Policy is effective from March 3 2014 and replaces the Special Consideration Policy.
In addition, a number of other policies can be found in the Learning and Teaching Category of Policy Central.
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Graduate Capabilities
PG - Capable of Professional and Personal Judgment and Initiative
Our postgraduates will demonstrate a high standard of discernment and common sense in their professional and personal judgment. They will have the ability to make informed choices and decisions that reflect both the nature of their professional work and their personal perspectives.
This graduate capability is supported by:
Learning outcomes
- Demonstrate an understanding of the nature and role of theory
- Demonstrate familiarity with a range of theories relevant to translation and interpreting
- Reflect on the relevance of translation and interpreting theories
- Apply theoretical knowledge to translation and interpreting tasks
- Communicate theoretical concepts orally and in writing to a variety of audiences
Assessment tasks
- Translation project
- Essay
PG - Discipline Knowledge and Skills
Our postgraduates will be able to demonstrate a significantly enhanced depth and breadth of knowledge, scholarly understanding, and specific subject content knowledge in their chosen fields.
This graduate capability is supported by:
Learning outcomes
- Demonstrate an understanding of the nature and role of theory
- Demonstrate familiarity with a range of theories relevant to translation and interpreting
- Communicate theoretical concepts orally and in writing to a variety of audiences
Assessment tasks
- Translation project
- Essay
PG - Critical, Analytical and Integrative Thinking
Our postgraduates will be capable of utilising and reflecting on prior knowledge and experience, of applying higher level critical thinking skills, and of integrating and synthesising learning and knowledge from a range of sources and environments. A characteristic of this form of thinking is the generation of new, professionally oriented knowledge through personal or group-based critique of practice and theory.
This graduate capability is supported by:
Learning outcomes
- Demonstrate an understanding of the nature and role of theory
- Demonstrate familiarity with a range of theories relevant to translation and interpreting
- Reflect on the relevance of translation and interpreting theories
- Apply theoretical knowledge to translation and interpreting tasks
Assessment tasks
- Translation project
- Essay
PG - Research and Problem Solving Capability
Our postgraduates will be capable of systematic enquiry; able to use research skills to create new knowledge that can be applied to real world issues, or contribute to a field of study or practice to enhance society. They will be capable of creative questioning, problem finding and problem solving.
This graduate capability is supported by:
Learning outcomes
- Demonstrate an understanding of the nature and role of theory
- Demonstrate familiarity with a range of theories relevant to translation and interpreting
- Reflect on the relevance of translation and interpreting theories
- Apply theoretical knowledge to translation and interpreting tasks
Assessment tasks
- Translation project
- Essay
PG - Effective Communication
Our postgraduates will be able to communicate effectively and convey their views to different social, cultural, and professional audiences. They will be able to use a variety of technologically supported media to communicate with empathy using a range of written, spoken or visual formats.
This graduate capability is supported by:
Learning outcome
- Communicate theoretical concepts orally and in writing to a variety of audiences
Assessment tasks
- Translation project
- Essay
PG - Engaged and Responsible, Active and Ethical Citizens
Our postgraduates will be ethically aware and capable of confident transformative action in relation to their professional responsibilities and the wider community. They will have a sense of connectedness with others and country and have a sense of mutual obligation. They will be able to appreciate the impact of their professional roles for social justice and inclusion related to national and global issues
This graduate capability is supported by:
Learning outcomes
- Reflect on the relevance of translation and interpreting theories
- Apply theoretical knowledge to translation and interpreting tasks
Assessment tasks
- Translation project
- Essay