TRN4040

Translation 1: Applications of Theory (12 points)

(ARTS)

Leader: Rita Wilson

Offered:
Clayton First semester 2005 (Day)

Synopsis:

Objectives: On completion of the unit, students will be able to: i) identify the problems different text genres pose for translation ii) translate a variety of document genres by applying critical insights from translation theory and methodology iii) access, translate and return Web-based documents iv) use suitable strategies to create text in the target language

Assessment: Weekly translation exercises and assignments Equivalent to 6000 words 50%, mid-semester test 1hr 20%, Final examination 2hrs 30%

Contact Hours: One two-hour seminar per week and the equivalent of two hours interactive Web-based work

Corequisites: TRN4030