Translation Skills & Practice (English and Chinese) (CHIN7100)
Information valid for Semester 1, 2017
Course level
Postgraduate Coursework
Faculty
Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences
School
Lang & Comp Cultural Stus
Units
2
Duration
One Semester
Delivery mode
Internal
Class hours
C6
Prerequisite
Aptitude test or approval by the program convener
Assessment methods
Home translations, class translations, translation project & final examination.
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Course description
This course is designed to develop students' practical skills in translation from English into Chinese & vice versa, utilising theoretical concepts & contrastive linguistic analysis. The course ensures that the link between the theoretical concepts & practice is maintained & incorporated into teaching. The course exposes students to the requirements of different types of text production & to translation practice in various areas including society, business & trade, law, science & technology, politics & international relations. It provides students with opportunities to participate in group work & to learn & utilise computer-based skills & the Internet.
Archived offerings
Course offerings | Location | Mode | Course Profile |
Semester 1, 2017 (27/02/2017 - 24/06/2017) | St Lucia | Internal | Course Profile |
Semester 2, 2017 (24/07/2017 - 18/11/2017) | St Lucia | Internal | Course Profile |
Semester 1, 2016 (29/02/2016 - 25/06/2016) | St Lucia | Internal | Course Profile |
Semester 2, 2016 (25/07/2016 - 19/11/2016) | St Lucia | Internal | Course Profile |