CHIN 2213 - Translation for Chinese Speakers: Chinese-English
North Terrace Campus - Semester 2 - 2015
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General Course Information
Course Details
Course Code CHIN 2213 Course Translation for Chinese Speakers: Chinese-English Coordinating Unit Asian Studies Term Semester 2 Level Undergraduate Location/s North Terrace Campus Units 3 Contact Up to 3 hours per week Available for Study Abroad and Exchange Y Prerequisites Native or near native Chinese language proficiency (including Chinese dialects) or successful completion of CHIN 3212 Chinese IIISB or equivalent Incompatible CHIN 1002, CHIN 2202, CHIN 3302 & CHIN 3212 Assumed Knowledge Completion of junior secondary school in China or Chinese-speaking countries or regions or equivalent, with native or near native Chinese language proficiency (including Chinese dialects) Assessment written test (25%), group assignment and presentation (30%), final exam (35%), participation (10%) Course Staff
Course Coordinator: Dr Delia Lin
Course Timetable
The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from .
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Learning Outcomes
Course Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
1 recognise both simplified and traditional characters for translation purposes 2 switch between Wade-Giles and Pinyin Romanisation systems for translation purposes 3 understand the information conveyed in the source text for different contexts/genres 4 understand the complex social and cultural messages embedded in the source text 5 express understood meaning in the target language for different contexts/genres 6 write in appropriate styles, free from grammatical and other errors, and taking into account the linguistic, socio-cultural and other factors associated with the source language text and the target language text 7 diagnose mistranslation and loss of meaning in translation 8 articulate/communicate one’s own translation process, including contrastive linguistic analysis involved, choice of vocabulary, problem-solving strategies etc 9 engage in collaborative work and use the Internet to solve problems encountered in translation 10 recognise and understand ethical issues in professional and intellectual contexts of translation University Graduate Attributes
This course will provide students with an opportunity to develop the Graduate Attribute(s) specified below:
University Graduate Attribute Course Learning Outcome(s) Knowledge and understanding of the content and techniques of a chosen discipline at advanced levels that are internationally recognised. 1-10 The ability to locate, analyse, evaluate and synthesise information from a wide variety of sources in a planned and timely manner. 1-10 An ability to apply effective, creative and innovative solutions, both independently and cooperatively, to current and future problems. 1-10 Skills of a high order in interpersonal understanding, teamwork and communication. 1-10 A proficiency in the appropriate use of contemporary technologies. 9 A commitment to continuous learning and the capacity to maintain intellectual curiosity throughout life. 1-10 A commitment to the highest standards of professional endeavour and the ability to take a leadership role in the community. 1-10 An awareness of ethical, social and cultural issues within a global context and their importance in the exercise of professional skills and responsibilities. 1-10 -
Learning Resources
Required Resources
Course reader (available on enrolment in the course) which contains the set readings for each week.Recommended Resources
An English–Chinese Dictionary and a Chinese–English dictionary
Students are permitted to use dictionaries (excluding electronic dictionaries) at exams and tests.Online Learning
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Learning & Teaching Activities
Learning & Teaching Modes
Classes are conducted with an interactive approach. Sample texts of translation are discussed in tutorials following the introduction and practice of translation techniques as well as analysis of language features of Chinese and English in lectures.Workload
The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.
1 x 2-hour lecture (or equivalent) per week 24 hours per semester 1 x 1-hour tutorial (or equivalent) per week 12 hours per semester 6 hours reading per week 72 hours per semester 2 hours research per week 24 hours per semester 2 hours assignment preparation per week 24 hours per semester TOTAL WORKLOAD 156 hours per semester Learning Activities Summary
Schedule Week 1 Introduction Week 2 Translation as a process and approaches to translation; introduction to
Chinese Romanisation systems; translating names, titles and certificatesWeek 3 Translation standards/requirements; the problem of Chinglish; simplified
vs traditional characters; writing and translating signs and noticesWeek 4 Differences between Chinese and English; business letter format; translating letters Week 5 Complexity of meaning; the word order; translating education Week 6 Active and passive voices; translating the business world Week 7 Translation strategies Week 8 Quiz Week 9 Translating for legal purposes Week 10 Translating addresses and speeches Week 11 Translating news reports Week 12 Translating fiction; NAATI Specific Course Requirements
Students are expected to attend all lectures and tutorials.Small Group Discovery Experience
Small group discovery is an integral part of the learning process. Techniques such as Think-Pair-Share will be used regularly in tutorials. Accumulative snow-balling techniques will be used to learn complex concepts and texts. The translation assignment and oral presentation will be completed in pairs. -
Assessment
The University's policy on Assessment for Coursework Programs is based on the following four principles:
- Assessment must encourage and reinforce learning.
- Assessment must enable robust and fair judgements about student performance.
- Assessment practices must be fair and equitable to students and give them the opportunity to demonstrate what they have learned.
- Assessment must maintain academic standards.
Assessment Summary
Assessment task Task type Weighting Course learning outcomes Participation Formative and summative 10% 1-10 Oral presentation Formative and summative 10% 1-10 Translation assignment Formative and summative 20% 1-10 In-class quiz Formative and summative 20% 1-8, 10 Final exam Summative 40% 1-8, 10 Assessment Related Requirements
Students are expected to attend all lectures and tutorials. There are no supplementary tests for assessments other than the final exam. Students who have missed an assessment due to medical or compassionate reasons and who have notified the course coordinator/tutor prior to the assessment will be given an average mark based on the results of other assessments. Those who do not turn up for assessments without medical or compassionate reasons will be given no marks.Assessment Detail
Participation: students are required to actively participate in learning activities in lectures and tutorials - 10% weighting
Translation assignment: students are required to work in pairs to translate an article with a particular genre - 20% weighting
Oral presentation: students in pairs will give a 10 minute oral presentation in English to reflect on their translation process - 10% weighting
In-class quiz: quiz on all aspects of translation - 20% weighting
Final exam: covers all areas of the course - 40% weightingSubmission
Assignments are submitted electronically via MyUni.Course Grading
Grades for your performance in this course will be awarded in accordance with the following scheme:
M10 (Coursework Mark Scheme) Grade Mark Description FNS Fail No Submission F 1-49 Fail P 50-64 Pass C 65-74 Credit D 75-84 Distinction HD 85-100 High Distinction CN Continuing NFE No Formal Examination RP Result Pending Further details of the grades/results can be obtained from Examinations.
Grade Descriptors are available which provide a general guide to the standard of work that is expected at each grade level. More information at Assessment for Coursework Programs.
Final results for this course will be made available through .
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SELTs are an important source of information to inform individual teaching practice, decisions about teaching duties, and course and program curriculum design. They enable the University to assess how effectively its learning environments and teaching practices facilitate student engagement and learning outcomes. Under the current SELT Policy (http://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies/101/) course SELTs are mandated and must be conducted at the conclusion of each term/semester/trimester for every course offering. Feedback on issues raised through course SELT surveys is made available to enrolled students through various resources (e.g. MyUni). In addition aggregated course SELT data is available.
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