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Module Title	Chinese Translation Practice
Module Code	ZH208
School	SALIS
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Module Co-ordinator	Dr Qi Zhang	Office Number	C1116
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	5
Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

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.

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.

*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Workload	Full-time hours per semester
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

Indicative Content and Learning Activities

Texts to be translated may include
a range of general text-types selected from textbooks or print media, such as short stories and current affairs.

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	100%	Examination Weight	0%

Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Course Work Breakdown

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

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,

Other Resources

None

Programme or List of Programmes

ALTS	BA in Applied Language & Translation Stu
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)
IESAO	Study Abroad (Institute of Education)
INTB	Bachelor Business Studies International
SHSAO	Study Abroad (Science & Health)

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