CHIN2600
10 units
2000 level
Course handbook
Description
This course is designed for students with a high level of proficiency in Chinese, including background and native speakers of Chinese. Students will learn basic translation theories and techniques. Through translation practice, students will also further develop their English language proficiency.
Availability2024 Course Timetables
Callaghan
- Semester 1 - 2024
Online
- Semester 1 - 2024
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of the course students will be able to:
1. Acquire some basic knowledge of translation theories and techniques.
2. Acquire some basic knowledge of cultural and linguistic differences between English and Chinese.
3. Apply knowledge acquired in the course to translate English and Chinese texts of moderate difficulty.
4. Demonstrate an understanding of the complex linguistic and cultural problems which form part of the translation process.
5. Reflect on collaborative learning through group assignments.
Content
In this course, students will study basic translation theories and techniques and learn to identify linguistic and cultural differences between English and Chinese through translation practice. Students will develop the crucial skills in navigating between English and Chinese language contexts.
Assumed knowledge
Reading and writing fluency of at least 1500 Chinese characters. Students of native and near-native proficiency in Chinese are strongly encouraged to enrol in this course.
Assessment items
Written Assignment: 2 x Written Assignments
Quiz: 10 x Online quizzes
Contact hours
Semester 1 - 2024 - Callaghan
Lecture-1
- Face to Face On Campus 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 12 week(s) starting in week 1
Semester 1 - 2024 - Online
Lecture-1
- Online 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 12 week(s) starting in week 1
Course outline
- CHIN2600 - Semester 1, 2024 (Callaghan) (PDF, 204.2 KB)
- CHIN2600 - Semester 1, 2024 (Online) (PDF, 179.2 KB)
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