Module: Japanese Reading & Translation 1

Latest Module Specifications

Current Academic Year 2025 - 2026

Module Title	Japanese Reading & Translation 1
Module Code	JPN1004 (ITS: JA220)
Faculty	Humanities & Social Sciences	School	SALIS
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	5

Description

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

Learning Outcomes

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2. Translate short newspaper articles from Japanese into English
3. 1D646C35-D301-0001-C04E-1880133F137B
4. Use appropriate background documentation, relevant to the task of translation (eg dictionaries)
5. 1D646C35-D715-0001-C0FE-13751BDD3240
6. Generate electronic glossaries using on-line resources
7. 1D646C35-DBFE-0001-84F0-56A617D0AD80
8. Write grammatically correct, natural English texts

*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Workload	Full time hours per semester
Lecture	24	No Description
Independent Study	101	No Description
Total Workload: 125

Section Breakdown
CRN	10847	Part of Term	Semester 1
Coursework	0%	Examination Weight	0%
Grade Scale		Pass Both Elements	Y
Resit Category		Best Mark	N
Module Co-ordinator		Module Teacher

Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Assessment Breakdown
Formal Examination	End-of-Semester Final Examination	100%	End-of-Semester

Reassessment Requirement Type
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories; RC1: A resit is available for both^* components of the module. RC2: No resit is available for a 100% coursework module. RC3: No resit is available for the coursework component where there is a coursework and summative examination element. ^* ‘Both’ is used in the context of the module having a coursework/summative examination split; where the module is 100% coursework, there will also be a resit of the assessment

Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

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

Indicative Reading List

Books:

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,

Articles:
None

Other Resources

None