成人大片

Email: tinkei.wong@adelaide.edu.au
Office: Kenneth Wills Building, 643

1. integrate theoretical knowledge of translation with practical skills

2. utilise both Wade-Giles and pinyin Romanisation systems and recognise both simplified and traditional full-form characters

3. develop strategies to deal with textual complexity at lexical, syntactic, grammatical and conceptual levels

4. negotiate differences in cross-cultural thought forms through translation practice

5. enhance insights into effective translation

6. develop competence in critical textual and contextual analysis

7. reflect on and communicate one’s own translation processes, challenges and problem-solving strategies

8. engage in collaborative work and use the Internet to solve problems encountered in translation

9. communicate effectively in bilingual and cross-cultural settings
 
10. consolidate ethical awareness as a professional translator and prepare students for NAATI's certified translator test in the direction from Chinese to English

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The MyUni site will be used to announce upcoming curricular and extra-curricular events and host supplementary material. The site
will help students and lecturers to communicate outside of class and help students prepare for lectures. Learning materials will be uploaded on regular basis. The students are encouraged to leave questions and comments on MyUni/ Canvas.

Translation skills at professional level will be developed through a task-oriented, skill-based approach. Students will be encouraged to
participate actively at every stage of learning. There are three contact hours per week: Critical analysis on homework and assignments will be conducted in lectures. Students are encouraged to group up and spend at least one hour per week on SGDE group assignments and discussions.

The total workload is 156 hours at minimum per semester, or 13 hours each week for 12 weeks. In addition to the three-hour in-class contact hours, and one hour for unsupervised SGDE activities, students are expected to spend at least 9 hours out of class each week on average. These include 4 hours on self-guided practice, 3 hours reading and research, and 2 hours assignment preparation.

Week                                  Topic
1            Introduction to the course and NAATI certification

2            Semantic approach vs. communicative approach

3            Formal equivalence vs. dynamic equivalence: Review of the assignments of the previous week

4            Grammar and linguistic approach to translation: Review of the assignments of the previous week

5            Syntax, register and style: Review of the assignments of the previous week

6            Mock Test 1

7            Making better sense with idiomatic expressions: Review of Mock Test 1

8            Literal and free translation- gains and loss: Review of the assignments of the previous week

9            Mock Test 2

10          Subjectivity and intertextuality in translation: Review of Mock Test 2  

11          Context, cognition and optimal choice: Review of the assignments of the previous week 

12          Final test

Note: The schedule is subject to change. Notification of major changes, if any, will be announced on MyUni.

Assessment task                                Weighting 
Weekly translation assignments             40%
Mock tests                                           20%
Group translation project                      20%
Final test                                             20%

This course follows the Late Assignment Policy of the Faculty of Arts.
https://arts.adelaide.edu.au/system/files/2019-07/Arts_late_assignment_policy.pdf

Extensions
Extensions can only be sought under the provisions of the Modified Arrangements for Coursework Assessment Policy (/policies/3303/) or the Reasonable Adjustments for Teaching and Assessment for Students with a Disability Policy. All applications for an extension of deadline must submitted within the time limit stipulated by the policy.

Lateness Penalties
For work that is late without formal extension, 2 percentage points will be deducted from the mark for every day (or part thereof) the work is late to a maximum of 7 days (including weekends and public holidays).For example, an assignment that is 3 days late: raw score of 80% - 6 marks lateness deduction = 74% final mark.
For work with a formal extension, these penalties will apply from the extended due date.

Cut-off date
There will be a cut-off date for each assignment 7 days (including weekends and public holidays) after the original due date unless otherwise stipulated on MyUni. Work will not be accepted after the cut-off date, and a mark of zero will automatically be awarded for the assignment.

Assessment in this courseis criteria-based, i.e. the desired learning outcomes are specified and are designed to indicate progress
towards the learning outcomes. The assessment grade is a measure of the extent to which the student has achieved the learning outcomes. The standard of performance required for the award of a particular grade is a judgement based on the professional expertise of the staff who contribute to the assessment process and is informed by experience of accepted standards.There is no predetermined distribution of grades.

Weekly assignments (40%)
The students are expected to translate one passage and proofread one passage each of approximately 250 words each per week. The assignments should be completed in an environment simulating NAATI test for certified translators (formerly known as professional translators). Each passage is expected to be translated within 70 minutes including 10 minutes for reading and taking notes. The assignments must be typed on formatted assignment papers. The assignment paper is available for download on MyUni. Please fill in the paper with all required information including student name, ID, starting and finishing time, etc. Both hardcopy and electronic dictionaries are allowed. Smart gadgets such as cell phone or tablets are NOT allowed. While using any electronic device, wi-fi features, if any, should be switched off. The assignments are to be submitted electronically via turnitin on MyUni by the due date. Submissions by other means, eg. email, will NOT be accepted or marked. Each assignment should be combined and sent in one file if you have multiple texts. 

Mock Tests (20%)
There will be two mock tests in in week 6 and 9 respectively. A mock test consists of two parts:
·        Translation of one text of approximately 250 words
·        Revision of one 200-word translation including providing details of proposed revisions.
·        Important: The Mock Test will be a computer based exam on MyUni. Please bring a laptop with you. If you do not have a laptop or have difficulty accessing to one, you can use a univeristy computer at the test venue. 
If you miss a mock test for legitimate reasons, you must apply for ‘extension of deadline’ through the MACA procedures. Both hard copy and electronic dictionaries are allowed in the tests. Using phones and tablets is prohibited. You must not use any online dictionaries or search engines (including Google) when during the exam time. The papers will be marked strictly in accordance with NAATI standards.  

Translation project (20%)
The translation project is a collaborative work that takes joint efforts and offers small group discovery experiences. The project involves both translating and proofreading processes. The workload is estimated to be 4,000 words in total including a reflection component for 1,000 words at maximum. Each group of 3-4 students is to translate two long texts and reflect on the translation process. The word count of the reflection is comprised of review and summary of the entire translation process. In addition to the individual translation, the team work focuses on reflecting on theories applied to practice, problems identification, strategies and solutions, as well as producing an optimised final version for the group. Each student is expected to translate the passages independently, review the works of group members, and contribute to an outcome that leads to a refined edition. The project must be finalised on a formatted task paper which is available for download on MyUni.

Final test (20%)
There will be a final test in NAATI Format at the end of the semester. The test will be conducted in the format of NAATI certification test for certified translators. The entire test takes 3.5 hours. Students will be required to translate two passages of approximately 250 words and revise a passage of approximately 250 words. Both paper and electronic dictionaries are allowed.The dictionaries must be clean and without notes of any kind. Electronic dictionaries must not have wi-fi or WAP features. Other electronic devices are not allowed.

The following assignments must be submitted via turnitin on MyUni. Submissions by email will not be considered.
1. Weekly translation assignments
2. Mock tests
3. Group translation project
4. Final test