TRN4201A

Major Translation Project - Part 1 ( 12 points, SCA Band 1, 0.250 EFTSL)

Leader: Dr Rita Wilson

Offered:
Clayton First semester 2006 (Day)
Clayton Second semester 2006 (Day)

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

Prohibitions: TRN4201