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CHIN420 Advanced Chinese 2: Translation

Updated: 26 October 2012
Credit Points 6
Offering
Responsible Campus Teaching Period Mode of Study
Armidale Trimester 1 Off Campus
Intensive School(s) None
Supervised Exam There is a UNE Supervised Examination held at the end of the teaching period in which you are enrolled.
Pre-requisites CHIN410 (or equivalent)
Co-requisites None
Restrictions CHIN320 or CHIN402 or CHIN421
Notes

offered in odd numbered years
Combined Units CHIN320 - Advanced Chinese 2: Translation
Coordinator(s) Isabel Tasker (itasker@une.edu.au)
Unit Description

This unit is suitable both for students who have studied Mandarin Chinese to an advanced level, and also for students who are native speakers of Chinese with advanced competence in written English who have an interest in developing translation skills. Through translating authentic texts in a variety of genres between Chinese and English, you will develop advanced language proficiency and translation skills. Native speakers of Chinese and English work together to enhance their understanding of translation between the two languages.
Prescribed Material
Mandatory 		Text(s):

Note: Students are expected to purchase prescribed material. Please note that textbook requirements may vary from one teaching period to the next.

Introduction to Chinese-English Translation
ISBN: 9780781812160
Ye, Z. and Shi, L.X., Hippocrene Books Bilingual ed. 2009
Text refers to: Trimester 1 , Off Campus
Recommended Material
Optional 		Text(s):

Note: Recommended material is held in the University Library - purchase is optional

Modern Mandarin Chinese Grammar: A Practical Guide
ISBN: 9780415700108
Ross, C. and Ma, J., Routledge 2006
Text refers to: Trimester 1 , Off Campus
A Chinese-English Dictionary
ISBN: 9787560084435
Yao, X., Foreign Language Teaching and Research Press 3rd ed. 2010
Note: OR ABC Chinese-English Comprehensive Dictionary (ABC Chinese Dictionary Series), bilingual ed.
Text refers to: Trimester 1 , Off Campus
Thinking Chinese Translation: A Course in Translation Method: Chinese to English
ISBN: 9780415474191
Pellatt, V. and Liu, E., Routledge 2010
Text refers to: Trimester 1 , Off Campus
An Encyclopaedia of Translation: Chinese-English, English-Chinese
ISBN: 9789622019973
Sin-wai, C. and Pollard, D. (eds), The Chinese University Press 2001
Text refers to: Trimester 1 , Off Campus
In Other Words: A Coursebook on Translation
ISBN: 9780415467544
Baker, M., Routledge 2nd ed. 2011
Text refers to: Trimester 1 , Off Campus
ABC Chinese-English Comprehensive Dictionary (ABC Chinese Dictionary Series)
ISBN: 9780824827663
Defrancis, J., University of Hawaii Press Bilingual ed. 2003
Note: OR A Chinese-English Dictionary, 3rd ed.
Text refers to: Trimester 1 , Off Campus
Disclaimer Unit information may be subject to change prior to commencement of the teaching period.
Assessment
Title Exam Length Weight Mode No. Words
Online Assessment 1 15%
Assessment Notes
Task 1: weekly contributions
Relates to Learning Outcomes (LO) and Graduate Attributes (GA)
LO: 1-5 GA: 1-3, 6, 8
Online Assessment 2 15%
Assessment Notes
Task 2: collaborative translation task
Relates to Learning Outcomes (LO) and Graduate Attributes (GA)
LO: 1-5 GA: 1-3, 6, 8
Online Assessment 3 15%
Assessment Notes
Task 3: review and evaluation of online resources
Relates to Learning Outcomes (LO) and Graduate Attributes (GA)
LO: 1-5 GA: 1-3, 6, 8
Written Assignment 25%
Assessment Notes
Three translations with commentary
Relates to Learning Outcomes (LO) and Graduate Attributes (GA)
LO: 1-5 GA: 1-3, 6
Final Examination 2 hrs 30%
Relates to Learning Outcomes (LO) and Graduate Attributes (GA)
LO: 1-4 GA: 1-3, 6

Learning Outcomes (LO) Upon completion of this unit, students will be able to:
  1. translate written texts in a range of styles and registers between Chinese and English;
  2. write translation commentaries which demonstrate critical awareness of significant issues and choices arising in the process of translation;
  3. demonstrate understanding of issues in translation related to differences between the lexical resources, the grammatical system and the textual organisation of Chinese and English;
  4. locate and make use of online tools and resources for translation; and
  5. demonstrate awareness of some current concerns of professional Chinese-English translators.

Graduate Attributes (GA)
Attribute Taught Assessed Practised
1 Knowledge of a Discipline
This unit will develop and enhance students' translation skills through theory and practical application, and this knowledge will be formally assessed in all the set assessment tasks. 		True True True
2 Communication Skills
Translation involves pursuing an in-depth understanding of the intention of the source text and communicating that intention with clarity in the target language. This attribute is formally assessed in the set assignments, including the examination. 		True True True
3 Global Perspectives
Translation involves moving between cultures. Students need to understand cultural background and nuance, and to develop awareness of potential areas of misunderstanding, along with strategies to minimise this. This attribute is formally assessed in the set assessment tasks, including the examination. 		True True True
4 Information Literacy
The use of existing online resources and tools for translators, and strategies for locating further resources, will be discussed and practised in this unit. 		True True
5 Life-Long Learning
Students will be encouraged to develop personal sets of resources and strategies for further work and study, and will develop awareness of what is involved in the work of a professional translator. 		True True
6 Problem Solving
Translation involves a high degree of problem-solving, and as such will be assessed in the written translation exercises and examination. 		True True
7 Social Responsibility
Professional translation has a strong ethical dimension which is reinforced in this unit, although it is not formally assessed. 		True True
8 Team Work
Pairwork and group work form an integral part of this unit. 		True
   

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