Postgraduate - UnitAPG4815 - Translation 2: Language for special purposes

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12 points, SCA Band 1, 0.250 EFTSL

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Level	Postgraduate
Faculty	Faculty of Arts
Organisational Unit	Translation Studies
Offered	Clayton Second semester 2014 (Day)
Coordinator(s)	Dr Thomas Chase

Notes

Previously coded TRN4050

Synopsis

This subject follows on from APG4814 Translation 1: Discourse Analysis. It addresses the more specific translation issue of field: the use of language in various professional and social settings. Such uses will be addressed, firstly, through theoretical discussion in relation to context and cognitive environment, followed by the practical translation of authentic texts, which illustrate the issues involved.

Outcomes

translate a variety of linguistic registers, informed by theoretical insight
develop specialized competence in one or more areas of professional discourse
develop a glossary by which they can expand and store their knowledge of specialised terms and how they might be used
identify and discuss theoretical and methodological issues related to the translation of different professional discourses
utilise problem-solving strategies for specialist discourses
use a variety of specialised dictionaries, glossaries, and web-based translation aids.