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CHIN 7007 - Foundations of Translation and Interpreting

Career: Postgraduate Coursework
Units: 3
Term: 4010
Campus: North Terrace
Contact: Up to 3 hours per week
Restriction: Available to MA (InterpTrnsltnTrnscultComm), GDipInterpTrnsltnTrnscultComm students only
Available for Study Abroad and Exchange: Yes
Available for Non-Award Study: No
Assumed Knowledge: Fluency in both Chinese and English
Incompatible: CHIN 5012
Assessment: Oral presentation on the research 10%, a research paper on theoretical and professional aspects 40%, ethics and intercultural knowledge test 28%, chapter presentations 12%, reading questions 10%
Syllabus:

This course provides theoretical foundations for the translation and interpreting studies and professional practice required by applicants of certified translators and interpreters. It develops students’ knowledge and understanding of contemporary theories in translation and interpreting studies, cross-cultural linguistics and cross-cultural communication relevant to translation and interpreting. It also introduces the professional ethics and code of conduct, and familiarises students with the development of the profession in Australia and overseas.

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Units
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Amount
3
 0.125
          
  


Course Outline

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Critical Dates

Term Last Day to Add Online Census Date Last Day to WNF Last Day to WF
4010 Mon 16/03/2020 Thu 26/03/2020 Fri 12/06/2020 Not Available


Class Details

Enrolment Class: Lecture
Class Nbr Section Size Available Dates Days Time Location
12877 LE01 20 5 6 Mar - 10 Apr Friday 9am - 10am Napier, 108, Teaching Room
1 May - 5 Jun Friday 9am - 10am Napier, 108, Teaching Room
Related Class: Workshop
Class Nbr Section Size Available Dates Days Time Location
12878 WR01 20 5 6 Mar - 10 Apr Friday 10am - 12pm Napier, 108, Teaching Room
1 May - 5 Jun Friday 10am - 12pm Napier, 108, Teaching Room