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Chinese translation - Faculty of Arts

Offered by the School of Languages, Cultures and Linguistics

Campus availability: Clayton

Relevant courses

• 0002 Bachelor of Arts (and associated double degrees)
• 3910 Bachelor of Arts (Global)
• 1366 Bachelor of Arts (Languages)
• 0202 Bachelor of Letters

The major in Chinese translation is available only to students of advanced Chinese. It provides a solid foundation in basic Chinese translation and interpreting skills but is not a professional qualification in this area. Upon completion of the major, students will be in a strong position to pursue further studies that will lead to a professional qualification in translation and/or interpreting. This major will provide students of high Chinese language proficiency level with a systematic training program in written and verbal forms of professional communication, including basic translation and interpreting skills.

Students undertaking the major will be required to complete six core units and may choose two electives from existing Chinese language units. After successfully completing the major, students are expected to have developed a good understanding of basic concepts of translation and interpreting, professional language skills in both written and verbal forms, through translation and cultural sensitivity and knowledge necessary for communicating in Chinese and English in professional contexts. This major will also provide a solid foundation for students wishing to undertake postgraduate studies in translation and interpreting. Students may exit the program with a minor in Chinese translation after successfully completing four core units.

Right of school to determine entry level and approve accelerated enrolment

The Chinese Program retains the right to determine the proper proficiency level for any particular student. Students are not permitted to accelerate their enrolment without first obtaining approval from the Chinese Studies Program.

Language Study Abroad Program

Students can choose to study intensive in-country units at our host university in China over summer. The Chinese in-country program is only available on a fee-paying basis, however students may be eligible to apply for Monash Abroad Study grants. For a full list of units see 'Chinese: Language Study Abroad units' below.

NOTE: Students may replace some of their core language units with equivalent intensive in-country units up to 24 points or students can choose language study abroad units as electives. For detailed information see the Chinese Language In-country Program web page or contact the course coordinator.

Sequences

1st year sequence

A sequence is normally a first semester first-year level unit which is followed by a second semester first-year level unit in the same discipline.

Minor sequence

Students complete a standard minor chosen from one of the following options:

• 24 points of core language units
• 18 points of core language units plus one second-year level elective chosen from units listed below.

Major sequence

The major in Chinese translation is available only for students of at least Chinese 8 level language proficiency as determined by placement test and/or interview.

Students complete a standard major consisting of six core language units and two electives chosen from units listed below.

Units

NOTE: Students may replace some of their core language units with equivalent intensive in-country units up to 24 points or students can choose language study abroad units as electives.

Core units

• CHI1650 Chinese translation 1
• CHI1660 Chinese translation 2
• CHI2750 Chinese translation for professional purposes 1
• CHI2760 Chinese translation for professional purposes 2
• CHI2850/CHI3850 Basic interpreting skills (Mandarin) 1
• CHI2860/CHI3860 Basic interpreting skills (mandarin) 2

Elective units

• CHI2110/CHI3110 Chinese 11
• CHI2120/CHI3120 Chinese 12
• CHI2430/CHI3430 Understanding modern China
• CHI2440/CHI3440 Understanding contemporary China
• CHI2450/CHI3450 Chinese for business communication, Part 1
• CHI2460/CHI3460 Chinese for business communication, Part 2
• CHI2550/CHI3550 Professional Chinese language internship, Part 1
• CHI2560/CHI3560 Professional Chinese language internship, Part 2

Language Study Abroad units

• CHI1965 Chinese translation 1 (Incountry program)
• CHI1966 Chinese translation 2 (Incountry program)
• CHI2911/CHI3911 Chinese 11 (Incountry program)
• CHI2912/CHI3912 Chinese 12 (Incountry program)
• CHI2945/CHI3945 Chinese for business communication, Part 1 (Incountry program)
• CHI2946/CHI3946 Chinese for business communication, Part 2 (Incountry program)
• CHI2955/CHI3955 Professional Chinese language internship, Part 1 (Incountry Program)
• CHI2960/CHI3960 Professional Chinese language internship, Part 2 (Incountry Program)
• CHI2975 Chinese translation for professional purposes 1 (Incountry program)
• CHI2976 Chinese translation for professional purposes 2 (Incountry program)
• CHI2985/CHI3985 Basic interpreting skills (Mandarin) 1 (Incountry program)
• CHI2986/CHI3986 Basic interpreting skills (Mandarin) 2 (Incountry program)

Contact details

Enquiries (Clayton): Room S423, fourth floor, South Wing, Menzies building

Telephone +61 3 9905 2281 or +61 3 9905 2223

Email lcl.enquiries@arts.monash.edu.au

Visit http://www.arts.monash.edu.au/lcl