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Graduate Diploma in Translation StudiesCourse code: 3082 ~ Course abbreviation: GradDipTransSt ~ Total credit points required: 48 ~ 1 year full-time, 2 years part-time ~ Managing faculty: Arts Study mode and course locationOn-campus (Clayton) Course descriptionThe course seeks to develop students' skills in translation to and from English and another language, and their awareness of practical and theoretical approaches to translation and translation studies. The main languages available are Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean and Spanish. Other languages may be available depending on student numbers. Students will be given a foundation in theories of translation and will also receive training in research on translation studies. Students in certain language streams, are eligible to be recommended for NAATI accreditation in translation if they meet the required pass level (70 per cent) in the examination component of the designated (*) unit. Please check the school web site for the languages to which this applies in any given year at http://www.arts.monash.edu.au/lcl/pgrad-coursework/graddiptrans.php. Course objectivesStudents completing this course will have: 1. an understanding of diverse aspects of the academic discipline; 2. an understanding of the world view of the field of study; 3. a familiarity with the secondary literature in the field of study; 4. a familiarity with many of the key texts and cultural products pertaining to the field of study; 5. advanced reading and communication skills, both written and verbal; 6. developed sound analytical skills; 7. developed the ability to use relevant technology such as databases, information management systems and search engines effectively. Course structureCourse requirementsStudents will complete 48 points over two semesters (full-time) or four semesters (part-time). Semester one
Semester two
Students who are enrolling in the Arabic stream will need to have their course of study approved by the course coordinator. Exit pointsStudents may apply to exit the program after the successful completion of 24 points with a Graduate Certificate in Arts. ArticulationStudents require a credit average in the graduate diploma program to transfer to the Master of Interpreting and Translation Studies by coursework. Course coordinatorDr Rita Wilson |