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TRAN8070 – Introduction to Translation and Interpreting
2020 – Session 1, Fully online/virtual
General Information
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| Unit convenor and teaching staff |
Unit convenor and teaching staff
Jinhyun Cho
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| Credit points |
Credit points
10
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| Prerequisites |
Prerequisites
Admission to MTransInter or MTransInterMIntRel or MTransInterMAppLingTESOL or MAdvTransInterStud or MTransInter(Adv) or GradDipTransInter or GradCertCommInter or MConfInt or MAccComm
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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 introduces students to the disciplines of translation and interpreting studies. It provides an overview of the chronological evolution of theories and their application to translation and interpreting practice. Theories relevant to translation practice are discussed, focusing on linguistic theories, functionalist theories, and discourse-based approaches. The overview of interpreting theory starts with interpreting processes in various modes, sociolinguistic approaches and the relationships between language proficiency and interpreting. The various approaches adopted in the unit aim to broaden students' perspectives on translation and interpreting. |
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Learning Outcomes
- ULO1: Demonstrate an understanding of the nature and role of theory.
- ULO2: Demonstrate familiarity with a range of theories relevant to translation and interpreting.
- ULO3: Reflect on the relevance of translation and interpreting theories.
- ULO4: Apply theoretical knowledge to translation and interpreting tasks.
- ULO5: Communicate theoretical concepts orally and in writing to a variety of audiences.
Assessment Tasks
| Name | Weighting | Hurdle | Due |
|---|---|---|---|
| Problem-solving task | 50% | No | TBC |
| Action research project | 50% | No | TBC |
Problem-solving task
Assessment Type 1: Practice-based task
Indicative Time on Task 2: 40 hours
Due: TBC
Weighting: 50%
Students are required to apply 1 or more theories to a practical translation task in an essay format. The word length for the essay assessment is approximately 2,000 words.
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.
Action research project
Assessment Type 1: Project
Indicative Time on Task 2: 40 hours
Due: TBC
Weighting: 50%
Students are required to identify a problem in their interpreting, devise and implement a strategy based on theories studied, monitor and report on progress. Students are required to submit the assignment in a multimedia video format (6-8 minutes).
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.
1 If you need guidance or support to understand or complete this type of assessment, please contact the Learning Skills Team
2 Indicative time-on-task is an estimate of the time required for completion of the assessment task and is subject to individual variation
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