Unit Code:	ITA2ITT
Alternative Unit Code:	ITA3ITT
Unit Short Title:	ITALIAN TRANSLATION
Credit Points:	20
Unit Description:	This is intended as a practical introduction to translating, principally from Italian to English, but also vice versa. Students study examples of translation from a number of fields including literature, bureaucracy and advertising. They undertake shorter translation tasks as well as a longer translation in a field of their choice. We also include an introduction to the theory of translation.
Prerequisites:	ITA1ADB or ITA2BEB
Class Requirements:	The distance learning package (Web CT) is divided into 13 sessions, each the equivalent of a three-hour classroom session including on-line tutorials.
Work Experience Indicator:	Not undertaking work experience in industry
Available to 'Study Abroad' students:	Y

Assessment:

Assessment Type	%	Comments
one 2-hour test	40
four translation exercises (equivalent 1,500-words)	30
four translation exercises (equivalent 1,500-words)	30

Readings:

Reading Type	Title	Author	Publisher
Prescribed	In other words, a coursebook on translation,	Baker, M.	Routledge 1992

Unit Streams:

Teaching Period	Unit Class	Location
1   01-MAR-10   04-JUN-10	On-Line	BUNDOORA

Unit Coordinators:

Title	First Name	Last Name	Location	Primary Coordinator
Dr	Brigid	Maher	BUNDOORA	Y