You are required to submit a 1000-word reflective journal in English by week 13. This task aims to learn how to justify your translation decisions. The journal should contain problems identified, possible solutions and the decision in selecting the best solution. You are NOT allowed to use the same examples used in the in-class presentations or discussions. The journal should cover the issues from more than one of your translation assignments, and your language skills will be taken into account when marking this task. This assignment should be your own original work. 

Indicative examples of assessment tasks will be available in class.

There will be 1 weekly translation assignment (from Chinese into English) released on iLearn every week from week 3 to week 11. You are required to submit each of your translation assignment on iLearn by the due time. It is strongly recommended that you write annotations for your translation assignments, which can contribute to your in-class presentation/participation and your reflective journal.

Your marks will be determined by but not limited to:

1)      your understanding of the source language text;

2)      grammar in your translation;

3)      idiomatic usage in your translation;

4)      meaning and word choice in your translation;

5)      style and tone in your translation.

Assignments are to be submitted by 9am on the due date through iLearn.

General feedback of the weekly assignments will be given in class. Students who wish to have a detailed feedback of their assignments should bring a hard copy to the class on the due day. All assignments will be marked align with the marking rubrics provided on iLearn.

Students will only be granted extensions/special consideration with valid reasons (eg. serious and unavoidable disruption from completing any unit requirements in accordance with their ability.) via lodging Disruption to Studies application. 

Work that is submitted late will be subjected to an assessment penalty if an extension has not been granted.

Please check the late submissions section of the unit guide.

Indicative examples of assessment tasks will be available on iLearn or in class.

You are required to do an individual presentation in class.  In the beginning of the semester, by the end of week 2, you will be asked to choose a translation assignment as your presentation topic on iLearn. Late submission policy shall apply if you fail to register a presentation topic by the due time set on iLearn. Please check the part of Late submissions of this unit guide. You are expected to share your experiences in translating your assignments. Your oral presentation delivered in English is expected to be 3-5 minutes long.  You have to finish your presentation within the time limit or the mark will be deducted. You should be prepared that the rest of the class will raise questions. When preparing your presentation, you may wish to consider the following questions:

1)      What are the functions of the source language texts?

2)      What difficulties do you have in understanding the source language text?

3)      What difficulties do you have in finding equivalent expressions in English?

4)      What factors do you consider in finding equivalent expressions in English?

5)      What kinds of translation strategies do you use in your translation?

After the in class presentation, you need to submit a presentation report through iLearn by the end of the week you do the presentation.

Indicative examples of assessment tasks will be available in class from week 1.

There will be an examination for this unit in the examination period. During the end-semester exam, you will have 1.5 hour to translate one Chinese text into English after 10 minute reading time. The length of the text is approximately 300-350 words. Any paper-based dictionaries are allowed for the examination.

Indicative examples of assessment tasks will be available on iLearn or in class.

Class participation is required.  Participation will be marked on in-class activities, your willingness to participate in class discussion, preparation and performance of reading and responding to questions. Students are expected to be well prepared in order to participate in class discussion – this will ensure good use of class time as well as improving your learning skills and sharing your knowledge with others.Class participation is expected and will be part of the assessment. This means you not only come and sign in the class but come well prepared and participate in class discussion. You need to reflect on your assignments and think about the translation issues you have encountered and share your thought with others.Your marks for class participation will be determined by

a)    Whether you attend class regularly or not; b)    How much effort you have taken to prepare for the class; c)    How actively you participate in class discussion; and d)    How helpful your comments are on the work of our fellow students.

Description of the behaviours evaluated for high-level student participation: 

• independent engagement with online communicative activities, including discussion forum, zoom, voice thread etc, reading game/ revision/ vocab acquisition
• spontaneous contributions to discussion, expression of opinions
• evidence of preparation for class through contributing specific examples demonstrating understanding of textbook/readings/home study
• constructive collaboration with and feedback to peers
• consistent target language use
• attentive note-taking
• structured engagement with content including evidence of revision/ organisation of notes/continuous self-directed learning
• promotion of a positive learning environment, including: 
  • mobile device etiquette ( targeted and appropriate use for learning purposes as instructed by staff)
  •  respectful treatment of peers / instructor e.g. not listening while peers are learning/ engaging with instructor
  •  appropriate class behaviour to foster student learning, avoiding: tardiness; leaving class without being excused; erratic attendance disrupting the formation of a classroom community.