LING6803
10 units
6000 level
Course handbook
Description
In this course students will actively learn about and practice skills involved in the day to day life of a translator in direct contact with professionals. These skills include monitoring and maintaining proficiency in languages, financial management, interacting with (potential) clients, and participating in the worldwide community of translators. Students will interact with translation organisations, fellow translators, and potential clients from whom they will learn about the practices and the expectations of translators.
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. Appraise their current language skills and develop strategies for maintaining/improving them;
2. Identify the financial skills required to work as a self-employed translator;
3. Develop a plan for running a translating business;
4. Anticipate the needs of current and future clients;
5. Participate in the community of translators.
Content
Topics to be covered include the following:
- different types of Australian and global certification;
- developing, improving, and maintaining knowledge of relevant languages;
- attracting clients and maintaining relationships with them;
- financial management of a translation business (free-lance or otherwise);
- translators’ organisations, conferences, and further education.
Assessment items
Report: Report
Proposal / Plan: Plan
Log / Workbook: Log
Case Study / Problem Based Learning: Case Study
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
Online Activity-1
- Online 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 12 week(s)
Semester 1 - 2024 - Online
Lecture-1
- Online 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 12 week(s)
Online Activity-1
- Online 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 12 week(s)
Course outline
- LING6803 - Semester 1, 2024 (Callaghan) (PDF, 231.7 KB)
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