Monash University Handbook 2011 Undergraduate - Unit

Refer to the specific census and withdrawal dates for the semester(s) in which this unit is offered.

Notes

Synopsis

As for ATS3083

Objectives

On completion of this subject students will have

1. Developed linguistic skills in translating from French into English and English into French
2. Gained a basic knowledge of theoretical issues related to translation
3. Gained a knowledge of issues involved in the translation process
4. Enhanced their ability to analyse various types of texts, and
5. Acquired an understanding of issues of comparative stylistics and a more developed sense of the richness of both languages.

Assessment

Tutorial participation: 5%
Translation assessments (1500 words): 25%
Long translation and critical component (2000 words): 30%
Group translation presented in class (equivalent 500 words): 15%
Examination (500 words): 25%

Fourth year students will be expected to read more extensively and independently in theoretical and critical literature and this should be reflected in their critical work and presentation.

Chief examiner(s)

Marc Orlando

Contact hours

3 tutorial hours per week