| Unit name | Introduction to Specialised Translation (Mandarin) |
|---|---|
| Unit code | MODLM0008 |
| Credit points | 20 |
| Level of study | M/7 |
| Teaching block(s) |
Teaching Block 2 (weeks 13 - 24) |
| Unit director | Mr. Paul Golf |
| Open unit status | Not open |
| Pre-requisites |
None. |
| Co-requisites |
None. |
| School/department | School of Modern Languages |
| Faculty | Faculty of Arts |
This unit aims to develop key research and translation skills to enable students to build up their own specialist areas of expertise within the translation industry. Students will develop their skills in using internet resources as well as specialist reference terminology. They will build a glossary, and comment on their work and the translation process to the group. The unit also requires students to share their experience and network effectively with their peers as a preparation for the teamwork necessary for professional practice. It equips students with the knowledge and skills to build up a specialist area of expertise in translation. Students will learn to research and translate practice texts taken from at least two of the categories offered by the Chartered Institute of Linguists (legal, literary, commercial, social sciences, science and technology).
On successful completion of this unit students will be able to:
Teaching will be delivered online through a combination of synchronous sessions and asynchronous activities, including seminars, lectures, and collaborative as well as self-directed learning opportunities supported by tutor consultation.
a) 35%: One 800-word annotated translation from Chinese to English chosen from the categories studied, accompanied by a 700-800 word commentary and annotations (translation 60%, commentary 40% of each assignment) - testing ILOs 1-6
b) 35%: One 800-word annotated translation from English to Chinese chosen from the categories studied, accompanied by a 700-800 word commentary and annotations (translation 60%, commentary 40% of each assignment) - testing ILOs 1-6
c) 30%: One group presentation involving an audio-visual commentary on a piece of original translation (~1,000-1,500 words) carried out by the group - testing ILOs 1-6.
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How much time the unit requires
Each credit equates to 10 hours of total student input. For example a 20 credit unit will take you 200 hours
of study to complete. Your total learning time is made up of contact time, directed learning tasks,
independent learning and assessment activity.
See the Faculty workload statement relating to this unit for more information.
Assessment
The Board of Examiners will consider all cases where students have failed or not completed the assessments required for credit.
The Board considers each student's outcomes across all the units which contribute to each year's programme of study. If you have self-certificated your absence from an
assessment, you will normally be required to complete it the next time it runs (this is usually in the next assessment period).
The Board of Examiners will take into account any extenuating circumstances and operates
within the Regulations and Code of Practice for Taught Programmes.
