CHIN3202
10 units
3000 level
Course handbook
Description
The course offers a sequel to CHIN3201. Emphasis is on the further development of writing skills in Modern Standard Chinese (MSG). It also equips students with the basic techniques of translation.
Availability
Not currently offered.
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of the course students will be able to:
1. Use an expanded Chinese vocabulary.
2. Produce short texts with appropriate vocabulary, punctuation and grammatical structures.
3. Identify basic techniques of translation between Chinese and English.
4. Translate different forms of writing (short dialogues, letters, emails, resumes, compositions, etc.).
Content
An advanced course that aims to equip the students with higher level written skills and the basic techniques of translation using a variety of materials such as situational dialogues, newspaper articles, broadcasts, etc. Techniques for analysing and rendering texts of different styles and degrees of complexity will also be examined.
Assumed knowledge
CHIN3101 and CHIN3201 or equivalent.
Assessment items
Written Assignment: Writing exercises
Quiz: 3 x In-term quizzes
Online Learning Activity: Translation exercises
Course outline
Course outline not yet available.
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