TRN5201

Major Translation Project ( 24 points, SCA Band 1, 0.500 EFTSL)

Leader: Rita Wilson

Offered:
Not offered in 2005.

Synopsis: The project will be 15-18,000 words in length, consisting normally of an annotated translation of approximately 12-15,000 words, with a substantial introduction of at least 3,000 words. The text for translation should be selected before enrolment in consultation with the course coordinator. Types of project may vary; depending on the type of text chosen for translation, the translation may be shorter and the commentary longer.

Objectives: On completion of the project, students wil have developed considerably their translation skills, their understanding of issues involved in the translation process, and their awareness of relevant methodologies.

Assessment: Translation project (18,000 words): 100%

Contact Hours: Regular meetings with supervisor should be scheduled

Prerequisites: Completion of, or with the permission of the coordinator, concurrent enrolment in TRN4030

Corequisites: TRN4030 with permission of the coordinator

Prohibitions: TRN4201