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INTS3020 – Language, Literature, Translation: Intercultural Perspectives
2024 – Session 2, In person-scheduled-weekday, North Ryde
General Information
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| Unit convenor and teaching staff |
Unit convenor and teaching staff
Convenor
Alexandra Kurmann
Contact via Email
C311B Level 3, 25 Wally's Walk
Thursday 3pm - 4pm and by appointment
Convenor
Consuelo Martinez Reyes
Contact via Email
Level 3, 25B Wally’s Walk
By appointment
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| Credit points |
Credit points
10
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| Prerequisites |
Prerequisites
CHIN2210 or CHIN3010 or CROA2210 or CROA3010 or FREN2210 or FREN3010 or GRMN2210 or GRMN3010 or ITAL2210 or ITAL3010 or JPNS2210 or JPNS3010 or MGRK2210 or MGRK3010 or RUSS2210 or RUSS3010 or SLAS2210 or SLAS3010
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| Corequisites |
Corequisites
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| Co-badged status |
Co-badged status
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| Unit description |
Unit description
Reading across cultures and languages enables intercultural understanding. This Unit offers students intercultural perspectives on the study of literature and translation across different languages. It introduces students to the history and theory of literatures beyond national, linguistic and cultural borders. Students will learn to interpret these literatures by applying relevant literary theories to them. They will interrogate the concept of cultural translation by considering what is at stake in the translation of texts across languages and related cultures. In practical terms, students will then consider the choices made when translating literary texts by reading case studies and through their own creative translation practice. Lectures will be delivered in English. Tutorials will facilitate students applying speaking, listening, reading and writing skills in the target language and culture. |
Important Academic Dates
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Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:
- ULO1: Develop sophisticated skills in reading, writing, listening and speaking in the language of focus.
- ULO2: Identify, describe and evaluate a wide range of complex aspects of various cultures and societies.
- ULO3: Identify, evaluate and deploy a broad range of theoretical and linguistic interpretations of intercultural literary texts.
- ULO4: Demonstrate a nuanced awareness of translation approaches and concepts in translation practice from the foreign language of study into English
General Assessment Information
Late Assessment Penalty
Unless a Special Consideration request has been submitted and approved, a 5% penalty (of the total possible mark) will be applied each day a written assessment is not submitted, up until the 7th day (including weekends). After the 7th day, a mark of ‘0’ (zero) will be awarded even if the assessment is submitted. Submission time for all written assessments is set at 11.55pm. A 1-hour grace period is provided to students who experience a technical issue. This late penalty will apply to written reports and recordings only. Late submission of time sensitive tasks (such as tests/exams, performance assessments/presentations, scheduled practical assessments/labs will be addressed by the unit convenor in a Special consideration application.
Assessment Tasks
| Name | Weighting | Hurdle | Due |
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| On-line Engagement | 15% | No | Ongoing, due 23:55 on 03/11/24 |
| Theoretical Groundings | 25% | No | 23:55 on 18/08/24 |
| Critical Textual Analysis | 30% | No | 23:55 on 20/10/24 |
| Critical Translation | 30% | No | 23:55 on 03/11/24 |
On-line Engagement
Assessment Type 1: Participatory task
Indicative Time on Task 2: 0 hours
Due: Ongoing, due 23:55 on 03/11/24
Weighting: 15%
Forum Contributions
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Develop sophisticated skills in reading, writing, listening and speaking in the language of focus.
- Identify, describe and evaluate a wide range of complex aspects of various cultures and societies.
- Identify, evaluate and deploy a broad range of theoretical and linguistic interpretations of intercultural literary texts.
Theoretical Groundings
Assessment Type 1: Quiz/Test
Indicative Time on Task 2: 20 hours
Due: 23:55 on 18/08/24
Weighting: 25%
Multiple Choice Questions.
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Identify, describe and evaluate a wide range of complex aspects of various cultures and societies.
- Identify, evaluate and deploy a broad range of theoretical and linguistic interpretations of intercultural literary texts.
Critical Textual Analysis
Assessment Type 1: Presentation
Indicative Time on Task 2: 25 hours
Due: 23:55 on 20/10/24
Weighting: 30%
Online presentation of critical analysis of target language text and target language critical theory.
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Develop sophisticated skills in reading, writing, listening and speaking in the language of focus.
- Identify, describe and evaluate a wide range of complex aspects of various cultures and societies.
- Identify, evaluate and deploy a broad range of theoretical and linguistic interpretations of intercultural literary texts.
Critical Translation
Assessment Type 1: Translation
Indicative Time on Task 2: 25 hours
Due: 23:55 on 03/11/24
Weighting: 30%
Translation from Target Language or Criticism of Translation into English with Commentary
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Demonstrate a nuanced awareness of translation approaches and concepts in translation practice from the foreign language of study into English
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
INTS 3020: Language, Literature, Translation: Intercultural Perspectives is delivered both internally (face-to-face) and externally (online flexible). It consists of weekly recorded lectures for all students and a 1 hour tutorial for internal students. Tutorials run from week 2 to 12. External students will have online activities to linked to the tutorials to cover this content.
Policies and Procedures
Macquarie University policies and procedures are accessible from Policy Central (https://policies.mq.edu.au). Students should be aware of the following policies in particular with regard to Learning and Teaching:
- Academic Appeals Policy
- Academic Integrity Policy
- Academic Progression Policy
- Assessment Policy
- Fitness to Practice Procedure
- Assessment Procedure
- Complaints Resolution Procedure for Students and Members of the Public
- Special Consideration Policy
Students seeking more policy resources can visit Student Policies (https://students.mq.edu.au/support/study/policies). It is your one-stop-shop for the key policies you need to know about throughout your undergraduate student journey.
To find other policies relating to Teaching and Learning, visit Policy Central (https://policies.mq.edu.au) and use the search tool.
Student Code of Conduct
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Results
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Academic Integrity
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Changes since First Published
| Date | Description |
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| 11/07/2024 | No changes |
Unit information based on version 2024.01R of the Handbook