Unit convenor and teaching staff |
Unit convenor and teaching staff
Tutor
Ioannis Kalaitzidis
Contact via ioannis.kalaitzidis@mq.edu.au
Elizabeth Kefallinos
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Credit points |
Credit points
3
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Prerequisites |
Prerequisites
6cp at 200 level including MGK206
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Corequisites |
Corequisites
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Co-badged status |
Co-badged status
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Unit description |
Unit description
In this unit literary or topical extracts are used for translation mainly from Greek into English, with a strong emphasis on idioms, syntax and grammar, which present problems for the translator. Assessment is based on regular assignments and a final test.
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On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:
Indicative examples of assessment tasks will be available on iLearn.
Unless a Special Consideration request has been submitted and approved, (a) a penalty for lateness will apply – two (2) marks out of 100 will be deducted per day for assignments submitted after the due date – and (b) no assignment will be accepted more than seven (7) days (incl. weekends) after the original submission deadline. No late submissions will be accepted for timed assessments – e.g. quizzes, online tests.
Name | Weighting | Hurdle | Due |
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First Test on Theory (online) | 15% | No | Week 4 |
2 Online Quizzes | 20% | No | Weeks 6 & 10 |
Written Assignment | 25% | No | Week 12 |
Final test | 40% | No | Week 13 |
Due: Week 4
Weighting: 15%
In this first test on theoretical framework of translation students are going to be examined to their understanding of the basic principles of translating and interpreting. The test is designed to give the opportunity to students to develop their deeper understanding of the fundamental concepts of translation. Students will be given instructions prior to the test.
Due: Weeks 6 & 10
Weighting: 20%
Students will be given the opportunity to test themselves in the process of translating from English into Greek; exploring the theory and putting it into practice; using texts that anticipate real circumstances.
Due: Week 12
Weighting: 25%
The students will be asked to find a piece of translation from English to Greek and argue for the correctness of the translation taking into consideration the basic principles of translating and Interpreting briefly in no more than 2 or 3 pages (1000 words). Assignments which exceed the prescribed length will not be marked. A short list of works actually consulted and found useful should be appended as a bibliography (this list is not included in the word-count). Citation of references and sources should conform to the guidelines provided on the unit website.
SUBMISSION: Written papers must be submitted online via the TURNITIN links in the unit's ilearn page. Assignments must be submitted by the due date (both internal and external).
Due: Week 13
Weighting: 40%
Students have to test themselves in a summative manner. Questions from theoretical and practical content will be included. Students will be asked to translate three different texts, from English to Greek and from Greek to English. They have to answer a few questions and argue the process of translating according to their experience from the unit.
For current updates, lecture times and classrooms please consult the MQ Timetables website: http://www.timetables.mq.edu.au
A variety of theoretical, literary or other thematic texts will be provided in class. The same material will be provided to the external students.
It is highly recommended that students purchase a dictionary and use it all the time. You will be able to purchase one from the Macquarie University Co-Op Book shop, the ENLGISH-GREEK and GREEK-ENGLISH, Oxford University Press, Oxford.
Also recommended are:
Online Unit
Login is via: https://ilearn.mq.edu.au/
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Technology
Students are required to have regular access to a computer and the internet. Mobile devices alone are not sufficient.
For students attending classes on campus we strongly encourage that you bring along your own laptop computer, ready to work with activities in your online unit. The preferred operating system is Windows 10.
Students are required to access the online unit in iLearn by the end of Week 1 and follow any relevant instructions and links for downloads that may be required. If applicable, students are required to download the relevant language package prior to Week 2.
Please contact your course convenor before the end of Week 1 if you do not have a suitable laptop (or tablet) for in-class use.
Please refer to your online unit for the unit schedule - ilearn.mq.edu.au
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Results shown in iLearn, or released directly by your Unit Convenor, are not confirmed as they are subject to final approval by the University. Once approved, final results will be sent to your student email address and will be made available in eStudent. For more information visit ask.mq.edu.au.
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Learning Skills (mq.edu.au/learningskills) provides academic writing resources and study strategies to improve your marks and take control of your study.
Students with a disability are encouraged to contact the Disability Service who can provide appropriate help with any issues that arise during their studies.
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Date | Description |
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08/02/2018 | Changes in the type of assessment tasks and they way they have to be submitted by the students. |