SPANISH 10
SPA2010
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 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: Isabel Moutinho
Available to Study Abroad Students: Yes
Subject year level: Year Level 2 - UG
Exchange Students: Yes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: SPA2009 or SPA2ADA or SPA1A9 or SPA2A9 or SPA3A9 or co-ordinator's approval
Co-requisites: N/A
Incompatible subjects: SPA2CSP, SPA3CSP, SPA2ADB, SPA1A10, SPA2A10, SPA3A10, MDS2TET, MDS3TET
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 posted on 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: Isabel Moutinho
Class requirements
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.
"Workshop is undertaken in Advanced Spanish"
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.
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 (1,000-word equivalent) | 25 | |
| Presentation (400-word equivalent) | 10 | |
| Short translation with commentary (400-word equivalent) | 10 | |
| Test (800-word equivalent) | 20 |