Translation Skills and Practice (English to Chinese) (CHIN7101)
Information valid for Semester 1, 2022
Course level
Postgraduate Coursework
Faculty
Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences
School
Languages & Cultures School
Units
2
Duration
One Semester
Delivery mode
Internal
Class hours
General contact hours 3 Hours/ Week
3C
Incompatible
TRIN7140
Assessment methods
Home translation, class translation, translation project and final examination
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Course description
This course is designed to develop students' practical skills in translation from English into Chinese and translation revision. Students will develop an understanding of translation criteria and principles, learn different translation techniques and their applications in practice, identify translation issues, use computers in translation, and practise in subject areas including society, immigration, health and law. Links between theoretical concepts and practice will be emphasised. This course will prepare students for further study in translation at the professional level.