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Module Specifications
Archived Version 2011 - 2012
Module Title |
Chinese Translation Practice
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Module Code |
ZH208
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School |
SALIS
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Online Module Resources
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Module Co-ordinator | Dr Qi Zhang | Office Number | C1116 |
NFQ level |
8 |
Credit Rating |
5
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Pre-requisite |
None
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Co-requisite |
None
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Compatibles |
None
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Incompatibles |
None
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Description
The module aims to introduce the students to a range of types of translation and provide them a basic understanding of general translation practice.
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Learning Outcomes
1. Translate short texts from Chinese into English. 2. Use appropriate background documentation relevant to the task of translation (e.g. dictionaries). 3. Produce grammatically correct, natural English texts. 4. Demonstrate an awareness of translation challenges such as register and collocation.
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Workload |
Full-time hours per semester |
Type |
Hours |
Description |
Lecture | 24 | Interactive group sessions | Independent Study | 101 | Study of language and reading prescribed text and assignment work | 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
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Indicative Content and
Learning Activities
None
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Assessment Breakdown | Continuous Assessment | 100% | Examination Weight | 0% |
Course Work Breakdown |
Type | Description | % of total | Assessment Date |
Reassessment Requirement |
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 |
Unavailable |
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Indicative Reading List
- Mona Baker: 1992, In Other words: a Coursebook in Translation, Routledge, London,
- Morry Sofer: 2002, Translator Self-Training Chinese: Practical Course in Technical Translation, Schreiber Publishing, Rockville, Maryland,
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Other Resources
None
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