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TRAN870 – Introduction to Translation and Interpreting Theory
2014 – S2 Day
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| Unit convenor and teaching staff |
Unit convenor and teaching staff
Unit convenor, lecturer
Izumi Inoue
C5A412
Lecturer
Helen Slatyer
Margaret Wood
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| Credit points |
Credit points
4
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| Prerequisites |
Prerequisites
Admission to MTransInter or PGDipTransInter or MTransInterMAppLing or MTransInterMIntRel or MIntRel
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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 aims to develop students' fundamental knowledge of key theories in translation and interpreting. In association with tasks in relevant practice units, for example TRAN877, the content of this unit enables students to apply such theoretical knowledge to practice in translation and interpreting.
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Important Academic Dates
Information about important academic dates including deadlines for withdrawing from units are available at https://www.mq.edu.au/study/calendar-of-dates
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:
- Be able to creatively and efficiently solve problems
- Have improved your self-awareness of your pre-existing and non-existing knowledge
- Be able to demonstrate learning how to learn skills
- Be able to give constructive feedback
- Be able to demonstrate familiarity with a range of theories relevant to translation and interpreting
- Be able to apply theoretical knowledge to address challenges in engaging in authentic translation and interpreting tasks
- Be able to demonstrate your knowledge of communication skills in the context of translation and interpreting practice
- Be able to autonomously and critically evaluate theoretical concepts proposed by others
Assessment Tasks
| Name | Weighting | Due | Groupwork/Individual | Short Extension | AI assisted? |
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| Early diagnostic assessment | 10% | Week 3 | No | ||
| Problem-solving task | 40% | Week7 | No | ||
| Examinations | 50% | Weeks 6 and 13 | No |
Early diagnostic assessment
Due: Week 3
Weighting: 10%
Groupwork/Individual:
Short extension 3: No
AI assisted?:
This online quiz aims to test students’ ability to pick up complex concepts in their preliminary reading in Interpreting Studies. Students’ who demonstrate particular difficulties will be referred to staff for additional support.
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Have improved your self-awareness of your pre-existing and non-existing knowledge
- Be able to demonstrate learning how to learn skills
- Be able to demonstrate familiarity with a range of theories relevant to translation and interpreting
- Be able to demonstrate your knowledge of communication skills in the context of translation and interpreting practice
Problem-solving task
Due: Week7
Weighting: 40%
Groupwork/Individual:
Short extension 3: No
AI assisted?:
A reflective and real-life task in relation to key translation theory will be posted on the ilearn site. Students are required to respond to the given situation.
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Be able to creatively and efficiently solve problems
- Have improved your self-awareness of your pre-existing and non-existing knowledge
- Be able to demonstrate learning how to learn skills
- Be able to give constructive feedback
- Be able to demonstrate familiarity with a range of theories relevant to translation and interpreting
- Be able to apply theoretical knowledge to address challenges in engaging in authentic translation and interpreting tasks
- Be able to demonstrate your knowledge of communication skills in the context of translation and interpreting practice
- Be able to autonomously and critically evaluate theoretical concepts proposed by others
Examinations
Due: Weeks 6 and 13
Weighting: 50%
Groupwork/Individual:
Short extension 3: No
AI assisted?:
The examinations concerns both translation and interpreting theory. These examinations will be in the form of short essays.
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Be able to creatively and efficiently solve problems
- Have improved your self-awareness of your pre-existing and non-existing knowledge
- Be able to demonstrate learning how to learn skills
- Be able to demonstrate familiarity with a range of theories relevant to translation and interpreting
- Be able to apply theoretical knowledge to address challenges in engaging in authentic translation and interpreting tasks
- Be able to demonstrate your knowledge of communication skills in the context of translation and interpreting practice
- Be able to autonomously and critically evaluate theoretical concepts proposed by others
Delivery and Resources
Recommended readings:
Baker, M. (2011). In other words: A Coursebook on translation (2nd ed.).
London:Routledge.
Ericsson, K. et al. (2006). The Cambridge Handbook of Expertise and
Expert Performance. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.
Gile, D. (2009) Basic concepts and models for interpreter and translator training. Revised edition. Amsterdam/Philadelphia: John Benjamins
Hatim, B. & I. Mason (1990) Discourse and the translator, London: Longman.
Hatim, B. & Munday, J. (2004). Translation: An Advanced Resource Book.
London: Routledge.
Liu, M (2008). How do experts interpret? In (eds) Hansen, G., Chesterman, A.
and Gerzymisch-Arbogast. Efforts and models in interpreting and translation research. Amsterdam/Philadelphia: John Benjamins.
Mikkelson, H (2008). Evolving views of the court interpreter’s role. In (eds)
Valero-Garces, C. and A. Martin. Crossing borders in community interpreting. Amsterdam/Philadelphia: John Benjamins.
Munday, J. (2008). Introducing Translation Studies: Theories and
Applications (2nd Ed.). London: Routledge.
Nicodemus, B & L. Swabey (2011) Advances in interpreting research. Inquiry in
action. Amsterdam/Philadelphia: John Benjamins.
Nord, C. (1997) Translating as a purposeful activity: functionalist approach
explained, Manchester: St Jerome.
Pöchhacker, F. (2004). Introducing interpreting studies. London: Routledge.
Pöchhacker, F., & Shlesinger, M. (Eds.). (2002). The interpreting studies
reader. London/New York: Routledge.
Wadensjö, C. (1993/2002). The double role of a dialogue interpreter. In (eds)
Pöchhacker, F., & Shlesinger, M. The interpreting studies reader.
London/New York: Routledge.
Wilss, W. (1982) The science of translation: problems and methods, Tubingen:
Gunter Narr.
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Disruption to Studies Policy http://www.mq.edu.au/policy/docs/disruption_studies/policy.html The Disruption to Studies Policy is effective from March 3 2014 and replaces the Special Consideration Policy.
In addition, a number of other policies can be found in the Learning and Teaching Category of Policy Central.
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PG - Discipline Knowledge and Skills
Our postgraduates will be able to demonstrate a significantly enhanced depth and breadth of knowledge, scholarly understanding, and specific subject content knowledge in their chosen fields.
This graduate capability is supported by:
Learning outcomes
- Be able to creatively and efficiently solve problems
- Have improved your self-awareness of your pre-existing and non-existing knowledge
- Be able to give constructive feedback
- Be able to demonstrate familiarity with a range of theories relevant to translation and interpreting
- Be able to apply theoretical knowledge to address challenges in engaging in authentic translation and interpreting tasks
- Be able to demonstrate your knowledge of communication skills in the context of translation and interpreting practice
- Be able to autonomously and critically evaluate theoretical concepts proposed by others
Assessment tasks
- Early diagnostic assessment
- Problem-solving task
- Examinations
PG - Critical, Analytical and Integrative Thinking
Our postgraduates will be capable of utilising and reflecting on prior knowledge and experience, of applying higher level critical thinking skills, and of integrating and synthesising learning and knowledge from a range of sources and environments. A characteristic of this form of thinking is the generation of new, professionally oriented knowledge through personal or group-based critique of practice and theory.
This graduate capability is supported by:
Learning outcomes
- Be able to creatively and efficiently solve problems
- Have improved your self-awareness of your pre-existing and non-existing knowledge
- Be able to demonstrate learning how to learn skills
- Be able to give constructive feedback
- Be able to demonstrate familiarity with a range of theories relevant to translation and interpreting
- Be able to apply theoretical knowledge to address challenges in engaging in authentic translation and interpreting tasks
- Be able to demonstrate your knowledge of communication skills in the context of translation and interpreting practice
- Be able to autonomously and critically evaluate theoretical concepts proposed by others
Assessment tasks
- Problem-solving task
- Examinations
PG - Research and Problem Solving Capability
Our postgraduates will be capable of systematic enquiry; able to use research skills to create new knowledge that can be applied to real world issues, or contribute to a field of study or practice to enhance society. They will be capable of creative questioning, problem finding and problem solving.
This graduate capability is supported by:
Learning outcomes
- Be able to creatively and efficiently solve problems
- Have improved your self-awareness of your pre-existing and non-existing knowledge
- Be able to demonstrate learning how to learn skills
- Be able to demonstrate familiarity with a range of theories relevant to translation and interpreting
- Be able to apply theoretical knowledge to address challenges in engaging in authentic translation and interpreting tasks
- Be able to demonstrate your knowledge of communication skills in the context of translation and interpreting practice
- Be able to autonomously and critically evaluate theoretical concepts proposed by others
Assessment tasks
- Early diagnostic assessment
- Problem-solving task
- Examinations
PG - Effective Communication
Our postgraduates will be able to communicate effectively and convey their views to different social, cultural, and professional audiences. They will be able to use a variety of technologically supported media to communicate with empathy using a range of written, spoken or visual formats.
This graduate capability is supported by:
Learning outcomes
- Be able to demonstrate learning how to learn skills
- Be able to give constructive feedback
- Be able to demonstrate your knowledge of communication skills in the context of translation and interpreting practice
Assessment tasks
- Problem-solving task
- Examinations
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This graduate capability is supported by:
Learning outcomes
- Be able to demonstrate learning how to learn skills
- Be able to give constructive feedback
- Be able to demonstrate your knowledge of communication skills in the context of translation and interpreting practice
- Be able to autonomously and critically evaluate theoretical concepts proposed by others
Assessment task
- Problem-solving task
PG - Capable of Professional and Personal Judgment and Initiative
Our postgraduates will demonstrate a high standard of discernment and common sense in their professional and personal judgment. They will have the ability to make informed choices and decisions that reflect both the nature of their professional work and their personal perspectives.
This graduate capability is supported by:
Learning outcomes
- Have improved your self-awareness of your pre-existing and non-existing knowledge
- Be able to demonstrate learning how to learn skills
- Be able to give constructive feedback
- Be able to apply theoretical knowledge to address challenges in engaging in authentic translation and interpreting tasks
- Be able to demonstrate your knowledge of communication skills in the context of translation and interpreting practice
- Be able to autonomously and critically evaluate theoretical concepts proposed by others
Assessment tasks
- Early diagnostic assessment
- Problem-solving task
- Examinations