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Module Title |
Specialised Translation: Economic/Administrative (Japanese)
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Module Code |
JA401
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School |
SALIS
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Online Module Resources
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| Module Co-ordinator | Dr Minako O'Hagan | Office Number | CG52 |
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Level |
4
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Credit Rating |
5
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Pre-requisite |
None
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Co-requisite |
None
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Module Aims
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Develop your ability to translate texts at an advanced level Enhance your autonomy in sourcing appropriate background documentation Enable you to deal competently with issues of equivalence and difference Prepare you for submission of professional translation assignments
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Learning Outcomes
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You will be able to: Translate accurately and in an appropriate style Present work in a professional manner Begin to estimate the cost and value of your work
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Indicative Time Allowances
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Hours
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Lectures |
24
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Tutorials |
0
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Laboratories |
0
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Seminars |
0
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Independent Learning Time |
51
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Total |
75
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Placements |
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Assignments |
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NOTE
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Assume that a 5 credit module load represents approximately 75 hours' work, which includes all teaching, in-course assignments, laboratory work or other specialised training and an estimated private learning time associated with the module.
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Indicative Syllabus
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Materials: A range of SL text types will be used for translation practice, including: Company reports Economic reports and forecasts Statistical analyses Marketing and commercial documentation
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| Assessment | | Continuous Assessment | 100% | Examination Weight | 0% |
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Indicative Reading List
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Essential:Background documentation in SL and TL, print and electronic. General and specialised monolingual, bilingual and multilingual dictionaries. Language specific reference sources to be specified by the module co-ordinators.
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Teaching and Learning Methods: Lectures, group Seminars (max group size 20 students), based on pre-set work, assignments and translation practice. You will be required to attend classes and to prepare and submit translations
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Programme or List of Programmes
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| BSSA | Study Abroad (DCU Business School) |
| BSSAO | Study Abroad (DCU Business School) |
| ECSAO | Study Abroad (Engineering & Computing) |
| HMSA | Study Abroad (Humanities & Soc Science) |
| HMSAO | Study Abroad (Humanities & Soc Science) |
| LIC | BA Languages for Int. Communication |
| SHSAO | Study Abroad (Science & Health) |
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