LANG6040 Critical Readings for Translators
| Offered By | School of Language Studies |
|---|---|
| Academic Career | Graduate Coursework |
| Course Subject | Language Studies |
| Offered in | Second Semester, 2012 |
| Unit Value | 6 units |
| Course Description |
The course is designed to perform a key role in the advanced training of translators. Foundations are laid for the development of the English-writing skills required in translation, and by introducing students to the concepts of comparative rhetoric. |
| Learning Outcomes |
Abilities to comprehend and analyse an original text of substantial length and difficulty, and ultimately to produce a translation work of quality, are developed, along with learning methods of solving various kinds of problems encountered in the course of translation. |
| Indicative Assessment |
Two assignments (of 1500 words each) - 15% each One wordbook presentation - 20% Final wordbook compilation - 50% |
| Workload |
Three contact hours per week plus several hours preparations for the contact hours. |
| Course Classification(s) | AdvancedAdvanced courses are designed for students having reached 'first degree' level of assumed knowledge, which provide a deep understanding of contemporary issues; or 'second degree' and higher levels of knowledge; or for transition to research training programs., SpecialistSpecialist courses are designed for students having reached 'first degree' level of assumed knowledge, which provide for the acquisition of specialist skills; or 'second degree' and higher level of knowledge; or for transition to research training programs; or knowledge associated with professional accreditation., and TransitionalTransitional courses are designed for students from a broad range of backgrounds and learning achievements, which provide for the acquisition of generic skills; or an informed understanding of contemporary issues; or fundamental knowledge for transition to Advanced or Specialist courses. |
| Requisite Statement |
Applicants should have obtained a Bachelor degree from an approved tertiary education institution, with at least six Creit level grades in courses other than first year courses. Students who are native speakers of English should have at least a major in another language, or equivalent. Students who are native speakers of other languages should have either completed their undergraduate study in English or meet the normal English Language requirements of the ANU. Incompatible with LANG3040. |
| Programs | Master of Translation |
| Academic Contact | duncan.campbell@anu.edu.au |
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