TRANS EUROPEAN TRANSLATION
EST2TET
2014
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
This subject is designed to promote linguistic, cultural and translation skills. The subject is offered in bilingual mode with key topics in translation theory provided in English, accompanied by seminars conducted in the target language (French, Italian, Spanish). Students will have the opportunity to translate a range of text types, including literary texts, informative texts, advertising and audiovisual texts. The subject is designed for students with strong language skills, who desire and in-depth knowledge of the language and culture of the focus country. While it is not a professional qualification, a part of a language degree it offers a pathway towards professional translation and/or interpreter training.
Faculty: Faculty of Humanities & Social Sciences
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: Brigid Maher
Available to Study Abroad Students: Yes
Subject year level: Year Level 2 - UG
Exchange Students: Yes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: Enrolment in either French, Spanish or Italian language subjects at second year level, or co-ordinator's approval.
Co-requisites: N/A
Incompatible subjects: EST3TET
Equivalent subjects: N/A
Special conditions: N/A
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Prescribed readings will be made available through LMS | Prescribed | N/A | N/A |
Melbourne, 2014, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Brigid Maher
Class requirements
SeminarWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.0 hours seminar per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via blended.
WorkShopWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.0 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via blended.
"Workshops are undertaken in your chosen language; Spanish, Italian or French"
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| Abstract for major assignment (200-word equivalent) | 5 | |
| Class participation (400-word equivalent) | 10 | |
| Critical analysis (800-word equivalent) | 20 | |
| Major translation assignment with commentary (1000-word equivalent) | 25 | |
| Presentation (400-word equivalent) | 10 | |
| Short translation with commentary (400-word equivalent) | 10 | |
| Test (800-word equivalent) | 20 |