FRN4805 - Translation: Theory and Practice

Leader: Brian Nelson

Offered

Clayton First semester 2007 (Day)

Synopsis

As for FRN3805

Objectives

On completion of this subject students will have developed skills in translating from French into English and gained a basic knowledge of theoretical issues related to translation.

Assessment

Two tests (200 words each): 15%
Translation project (1500-2000 words): 25%
Reading report (1500 words): 25%
Group translation presented in class (300 words): 15%
Translation workshop: 20%
Fourth year students will be expected to read more extensively and independently in theoretical and critical literature and this should be reflected in their reading report.

Contact hours

3 tutorial hours per week