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TRAN8070 – Introduction to Translation and Interpreting
2020 – Session 2, Special circumstance
Notice
As part of Phase 3 of our return to campus plan, most units will now run tutorials, seminars and other small group learning activities on campus for the second half-year, while keeping an online version available for those students unable to return or those who choose to continue their studies online.
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General Information
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| Unit convenor and teaching staff |
Unit convenor and teaching staff
Convenor
Jinhyun Cho
Margaret Wood
Lecturer
Keven Li
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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 covers equivalence, comprehension, issues relating to language proficiency, and interpreting processes in diverse modes. The various approaches adopted in the unit aim to broaden students' perspectives on translation and interpreting. |
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Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:
- 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 |
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| Action research project | 50% | No | Week 8 |
| Problem-solving task | 50% | No | Week 14 |
Action research project
Assessment Type 1: Project
Indicative Time on Task 2: 40 hours
Due: Week 8
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.
Problem-solving task
Assessment Type 1: Practice-based task
Indicative Time on Task 2: 40 hours
Due: Week 14
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.
1 If you need help with your assignment, please contact:
- the academic teaching staff in your unit for guidance in understanding or completing this type of assessment
- the Writing Centre for academic skills support.
2 Indicative time-on-task is an estimate of the time required for completion of the assessment task and is subject to individual variation
Delivery and Resources
Under COVID-19, TRAN8070 will be delivered both online and offline. Face-to-face teaching will be provided from week 1 to week 7 for the interpreting theory part of the unit, while the translation theory component will be taught online via Zoom from week 8 to week 12. The concluding lecture in week 13 will be taught face-to-face. Regardless of the mode of delivery, all lectures will be made available via recording for the external cohort.
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