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TRAN902 – Approaches to Translation and Interpreting
2016 – S2 Day
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| Unit convenor and teaching staff |
Unit convenor and teaching staff
Lecturer
Helen Slatyer
Co-convenor
Haidee Kruger
Co-convenor
Jean Cho
Lecturer
Jing Fang
Margaret Wood
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| Credit points |
Credit points
4
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| Prerequisites |
Prerequisites
TRAN870
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| Corequisites |
Corequisites
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| Co-badged status |
Co-badged status
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| Unit description |
Unit description
At the higher levels of translation and interpreting practice, practitioners are required to be familiar with and able to draw on a deep understanding of the theoretical underpinnings of the fields of Translation Studies and Interpreting Studies. This is necessary in order to creatively resolve complex problems arising in practice. In this unit, students will deepen their knowledge and understanding of the important theoretical movements of the past century.
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Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:
- Demonstrate a systematic understanding of translation and interpreting theories through a critical survey of past and present theories of translation and interpreting.
- Critically evaluate the contribution of translation and interpreting theories to our understanding of translation and interpreting as cultural, social and cognitive phenomena.
- Compare and contrast major approaches in translation and interpreting studies.
- Communicate theoretical concepts orally and in writing to a variety of audiences.
Assessment Tasks
| Name | Weighting | Due |
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| Critical review | 20% | Week 7 |
| Major essay | 50% | Week 13 |
| Examination | 30% | Week 14 |
Critical review
Due: Week 7
Weighting: 20%
You will be provided with a list of articles or chapters reflecting applications of the theories covered in Week 2 to Week 6. You will be required to select one article or chapter from this list, and write a critical review of this work, approximately 1000 words in length.
This assessment task will assess learning outcome 1, 2 and 4 set out above. You will demonstrate a systematic understanding of a translation theory, and engage critically with its application and its contribution to our understanding of translation. Your critical review should demonstrate your ability to communicate your ideas in writing in the specific format.
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Demonstrate a systematic understanding of translation and interpreting theories through a critical survey of past and present theories of translation and interpreting.
- Critically evaluate the contribution of translation and interpreting theories to our understanding of translation and interpreting as cultural, social and cognitive phenomena.
- Compare and contrast major approaches in translation and interpreting studies.
- Communicate theoretical concepts orally and in writing to a variety of audiences.
Major essay
Due: Week 13
Weighting: 50%
For this assessment, you will be provided with three essay topics, of which you will have to select one. These essay topics will involve the integration of various translation and interpreting theories.
This assessment task will assess all four learning outcomes of this unit. You will demonstrate a systematic understanding of translation and interpreting theories, and engage critically with their applications and their contribution to our understanding of translation and interpreting. You will be required to compare and contrast theories, demonstrating an advanced understanding of the conceptual and empirical implications of various theories. Your essay should demonstrate your ability to communicate your ideas in writing in the specific format.
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Demonstrate a systematic understanding of translation and interpreting theories through a critical survey of past and present theories of translation and interpreting.
- Critically evaluate the contribution of translation and interpreting theories to our understanding of translation and interpreting as cultural, social and cognitive phenomena.
- Compare and contrast major approaches in translation and interpreting studies.
- Communicate theoretical concepts orally and in writing to a variety of audiences.
Examination
Due: Week 14
Weighting: 30%
An examination will be written during the exam period. The exam paper will consist of
- short questions and paragraph-length questions assessing your knowledge of and critical engagement with the theories covered in the unit
- paragraph-length questions assessing your ability to apply a particular theory to a practical translation problem.
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Demonstrate a systematic understanding of translation and interpreting theories through a critical survey of past and present theories of translation and interpreting.
- Compare and contrast major approaches in translation and interpreting studies.
- Communicate theoretical concepts orally and in writing to a variety of audiences.
Delivery and Resources
This subject requires full attendance at 2 hour lectures each week. The lectures will also be made available through Echo recordings and the iLearn site for TRAN902 for later reference.
To login to the website, go to https://ilearn.mq.edu.au/login/MQ/. You will find it has a range of resources for the unit (links, discussion forums, postings etc).
For general information about iLearn and how it works, start by checking:
http://www.mq.edu.au/iLearn/studentinfo.htm
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http://www.mq.edu.au/iLearn/student_info/guides.htm
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New Assessment Policy in effect from Session 2 2016 http://mq.edu.au/policy/docs/assessment/policy_2016.html. For more information visit http://students.mq.edu.au/events/2016/07/19/new_assessment_policy_in_place_from_session_2/
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Grade Appeal Policy http://mq.edu.au/policy/docs/gradeappeal/policy.html
Complaint Management Procedure for Students and Members of the Public http://www.mq.edu.au/policy/docs/complaint_management/procedure.html
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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Results
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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
- Critically evaluate the contribution of translation and interpreting theories to our understanding of translation and interpreting as cultural, social and cognitive phenomena.
- Compare and contrast major approaches in translation and interpreting studies.
- Communicate theoretical concepts orally and in writing to a variety of audiences.
Assessment tasks
- Critical review
- Major essay
- Examination
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 a systematic understanding of translation and interpreting theories through a critical survey of past and present theories of translation and interpreting.
- Critically evaluate the contribution of translation and interpreting theories to our understanding of translation and interpreting as cultural, social and cognitive phenomena.
- Compare and contrast major approaches in translation and interpreting studies.
- Communicate theoretical concepts orally and in writing to a variety of audiences.
Assessment tasks
- Critical review
- Major essay
- Examination
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 a systematic understanding of translation and interpreting theories through a critical survey of past and present theories of translation and interpreting.
- Critically evaluate the contribution of translation and interpreting theories to our understanding of translation and interpreting as cultural, social and cognitive phenomena.
- Compare and contrast major approaches in translation and interpreting studies.
- Communicate theoretical concepts orally and in writing to a variety of audiences.
Assessment tasks
- Critical review
- Major essay
- Examination
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 a systematic understanding of translation and interpreting theories through a critical survey of past and present theories of translation and interpreting.
- Critically evaluate the contribution of translation and interpreting theories to our understanding of translation and interpreting as cultural, social and cognitive phenomena.
- Compare and contrast major approaches in translation and interpreting studies.
- Communicate theoretical concepts orally and in writing to a variety of audiences.
Assessment tasks
- Critical review
- Major essay
- Examination
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
- Critical review
- Major essay
- Examination
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 outcome
- Critically evaluate the contribution of translation and interpreting theories to our understanding of translation and interpreting as cultural, social and cognitive phenomena.
Assessment tasks
- Critical review
- Major essay