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Current Academic Year 2023 - 2024

Please note that this information is subject to change.

Module Title Japanese Reading and Translation 1
Module Code JA220
School SALIS
Module TeachersSimon Forsyth
NFQ level 8 Credit Rating 5
Pre-requisite None
Co-requisite None
Compatibles None
Incompatibles None
Repeat examination
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Description

To introduce the student to translation, with a view to providing a basic understanding of general translation practice.

Learning Outcomes

1. Translate short newspaper articles from Japanese into English
2. Use appropriate background documentation, relevant to the task of translation (eg dictionaries)
3. Generate electronic glossaries using on-line resources
4. Write grammatically correct, natural English texts



Workload Full-time hours per semester
Type Hours Description
Lecture24No Description
Independent Study101No Description
Total Workload: 125

All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml

Indicative Content and Learning Activities

None
Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment0% Examination Weight100%
Course Work Breakdown
TypeDescription% of totalAssessment Date
Reassessment Requirement Type
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories;
1 = A resit is available for all components of the module
2 = No resit is available for 100% continuous assessment module
3 = No resit is available for the continuous assessment component
This module is category 1
Indicative Reading List

  • Baker, M.: 1992, In Other Words. A Coursebook in Translation, Routledge, London,
  • Drohan, F.: 1993, A Handbook of Japanese Usage An Authorative Reference Work for Students, Teachers, and Translators of Japanese., Tuttle Publishing,
  • Makino, S. and Tsutsui, M.: 1989, A Dictionary of Basic Japanese Grammar, The Japan Times, Tokyo,
  • Newmark, P.: 1988, A Textbook in Translation,, Prentice Hall., London,
  • Makino, S. and Tsutsui, M: 1996, A Dictionary of Intermediate Japanese Grammar, The Japan Times, Tokyo,
  • Tatsuya, K.: 2000, Translating Tricky Japanese Convey your Ideas Clearly in English, The Japan Times, Tokyo,
Other Resources

None
Programme or List of Programmes
NAVNon Award Visitors
Date of Last Revision28-SEP-11
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