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Module Title	Specialised Translation: Technical (Japanese)
Module Code	JA402
School	SALIS
Online Module Resources
Level	4	Credit Rating	5
Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None

Module Aims

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

Learning Outcomes

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

Indicative Time Allowances
	Hours
Lectures	24
Tutorials	0
Laboratories	0
Seminars	0
Independent Learning Time	51

Total	75
Placements
Assignments

NOTE

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.

Indicative Syllabus

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

Assessment
Continuous Assessment	0%	Examination Weight	100%

Indicative Reading List

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.

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

Programme or List of Programmes

BSSA

Study Abroad (DCU Business School)

BSSAO

Study Abroad (DCU Business School)

ECSA

Study Abroad (Engineering & Computing)

ECSAO

Study Abroad (Engineering & Computing)

HMSA

Study Abroad (Humanities & Soc Science)

HMSAO