Grade descriptors and other information concerning grading are contained in the Macquarie University Assessment Policy. 

All final grades are determined by a grading committee in accordance with the Macquarie University Assessment Policy, and are not the sole responsibility of the Unit Convenor. 

Students will be awarded a final grade and a mark which must correspond to the grade descriptors specified in the Assessment Procedure (clause 128). 

To pass this unit, you must demonstrate sufficient evidence of achievement of the learning outcomes, meet any ungraded requirements, and achieve a final mark of 50 or better. 

Further details for each assessment task will be available on iLearn. 

Late Submissions 

Unless a Special Consideration request has been submitted and approved, a 5% penalty (out of the full mark) will be applied each day a written assessment is not submitted, up until the 7th day (including weekends). After the 7th day, a grade of ‘0’ will be awarded even if the assessment is submitted. Submission time for all written assessments is set at 11.55 pm on the due date. A one-hour grace period is provided in case students experience technical difficulties.   

 For example: 

For any late submissions of time-sensitive tasks, such as scheduled tests/exams, performance assessments/presentations, and/or scheduled practical assessments/labs, students need to submit an application for Special Consideration.

Assessment Tasks

End of Semester Examination

Assessment Type ¹: Examination

Indicative Time on Task ²: 3 hours

Due: Week 14

Weighting: 40%

Two 250-word texts to be translated from language B into language A (40%).

In exceptional circumstances, and with the approval from the unit convenor and the language tutor(s), students can be given the option to translate one 250-word text from language B into language A and one 250-word text from language A into language B (20% + 20%).

Upon successful completion, you will be able to:

• Apply translation techniques, skills and knowledge to translate short texts of a general nature.
• Demonstrate the ability to undertake research for the purpose of translation.
• Critically analyse source and target texts for the purpose of self-reflection.
• Explain and justify translation choices in the context of self-reflection.
• Apply revision techniques to evaluate and edit target texts.

Weekly Translation Task Preparation and Participation

Assessment Type ¹: Participatory task

Indicative Time on Task ²: 24 hours

Due: Weekly

Weighting: 20%

Students are expected to complete the weekly translation tasks assigned by their respective language tutors and prepare for active discussions in practical tutorials. Students must be able to present the draft of their translation and discuss content as part of a team, focussing on the translation process.

Upon successful completion, you will be able to:

• Apply translation techniques, skills and knowledge to translate short texts of a general nature.
• Demonstrate the ability to undertake research for the purpose of translation.
• Critically analyse source and target texts for the purpose of self-reflection.
• Explain and justify translation choices in the context of self-reflection.
• Analyse and describe the full translational process and apply this knowledge to work as part of a translation team.
• Explain and apply knowledge of professional ethics to translation tasks.

Translation Assignments

Assessment Type ¹: Translation

Indicative Time on Task ²: 24 hours

Due: Please refer to the unit outline

Weighting: 40%

Over the semester, students will submit four 250-word translation assignments from language B into language A, accompanied with translation annotations.

Upon successful completion, you will be able to:

• Apply translation techniques, skills and knowledge to translate short texts of a general nature.
• Demonstrate the ability to undertake research for the purpose of translation.
• Critically analyse source and target texts for the purpose of self-reflection.
• Explain and justify translation choices in the context of self-reflection.
• Apply revision techniques to evaluate and edit target texts.
• Explain and apply knowledge of professional ethics to translation tasks.

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 completing the assessment task and may vary from task to task. 

Students enrolled in the unit are expected to engage in various learning activities, including readings, online modules, workshops, assignment tasks, etc. Details can be found on the iLearn site for this unit.

Technology Used

Active participation in learning and teaching activities provided for in the unit requires students to have access to a personal laptop or desktop computer. Students who do not own their own computers can borrow one from the University Library.

Attendance and active participation in all common workshops and language tutorials are expected.  

Social inclusion at Macquarie University is about giving everyone who has the potential to benefit from higher education the opportunity to study at university, participate in campus life and flourish in their chosen field. The University has made significant moves to promote an equitable, diverse and exciting campus community for the benefit of staff and students. It is your responsibility to contribute towards the development of an inclusive culture and practice in the areas of learning and teaching, research, and service orientation and delivery. As a member of the Macquarie University community, you must not discriminate against or harass others based on their sex, gender, race, marital status, carers' responsibilities, disability, sexual orientation, age, political conviction or religious belief. All staff and students are expected to display appropriate behaviour that is conducive to a healthy learning environment for everyone.

In the Faculty of Medicine, Health and Human Sciences, professionalism is a key capability embedded in all our courses.

As part of developing professionalism, students are expected to attend all small group interactive sessions including clinical, practical, laboratory, work-integrated learning (e.g., PACE placements), and team-based learning activities. Some learning activities are recorded (e.g., face-to-face lectures), however you are encouraged to avoid relying upon such material as they do not recreate the whole learning experience and technical issues can and do occur. As an adult learner, we respect your decision to choose how you engage with your learning, but we would remind you that the learning opportunities we create for you have been done so to enable your success, and that by not engaging you may impact your ability to successfully complete this unit. We equally expect that you show respect for the academic staff who have worked hard to develop meaningful activities and prioritise your learning by communicating with them in advance if you are unable to attend a small group interactive session.

Another dimension of professionalism is having respect for your peers. It is the right of every student to learn in an environment that is free of disruption and distraction. Please arrive at all learning activities on time, and if you are unavoidably delayed, please join class activity as quietly as possible to minimise disruption. Phones and other electronic devices that produce noise and other distractions must be turned off prior to entering class. Where your own device (e.g., laptop) is being used for class-related activities, you are asked to close down all other applications to avoid distraction to you and others. Please treat your fellow students with the utmost respect. If you are uncomfortable participating in any specific activity, please let the relevant academic know.