APG5048 Translation for special purposes
Faculty of Arts
APG5048 Translation for special purposes is a level 5, 12-credit-point, postgraduate unit from the Faculty of Arts, offered in 2020 in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Suzhou (SEU) and Clayton. It has no prerequisites and unlocks 2 units, leading on to 3 units in all.
- Credit points
- 12
- Offered in 2020
- Semester 1, Semester 2
- Suzhou (SEU), Clayton
- Assessment
- No exam
- 6 tasks
- Workload
- 288 hours
- per semester
The 2027 handbook has no page for APG5048. This is its 2020 entry, the latest one.
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Requisites
Before APG5048
No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.
After APG5048
2 units list APG5048 as a prerequisite or corequisite.
Enrolment rules
Prohibition: APG4815
Overview
The unit addresses specific translation issues in various professional and social settings which will be approached firstly, through theoretical discussion in relation to context and cognitive environment, followed by the practical translation of authentic texts, which illustrate the issues involved. It complements APG5690 Applied Translation, adopting a similar approach to learning and assessment, but exploring different genres and professional contexts.
Offerings in 2020
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Suzhou (SEU) | Online |
| Second semester | Clayton | On campus |
Assessment
- Assessed Task 110%
- Mid-semester test15%
- Assessed Task 215%
- Assessed Task 315%
- Final Test30%
- Pre-class Activities15%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
identify and discuss theoretical and methodological issues related to the translation of different professional discourses;
- 2
utilise problem-solving strategies to translate various textual genres and linguistic registers;
- 3
justify your translation strategies using theoretical insights and analysis of the translation brief and purpose;
- 4
demonstrate an awareness of your role as a translator and a professional approach to undertaking translation tasks.
Workload and teaching
- Tutorials24 hours
- Workshops16 hours
Minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 288 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of scheduled learning activities and independent study. A unit requires on average three/four hours of scheduled activities per week. Scheduled activities may include a combination of teacher directed learning, peer directed learning and online engagement.
Contacts
- Unit Coordinators
- Dr Thomas Chase
- Dr Shani Tobias
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Shani Tobias
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for APG5048?
APG5048 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
What can I take after APG5048?
APG5048 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 2 units, including APG5874 and APG5876. Those lead on to 3 units in all.
When is APG5048 offered?
In 2020, APG5048 runs in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Suzhou (SEU) and Clayton, with an online option.
How much work is APG5048?
The handbook expects about 288 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does APG5048 have an exam?
No. APG5048 has 6 assessment tasks and no exam.
More details
- Credit points
- 12
- Level
- 5
- Study level
- Postgraduate
- Faculty
- Faculty of Arts
- Organisational unit
- Translation Studies
- Type
- Coursework
- EFTSL
- 0.250
- Student contribution
- SCA Band 1
- Study abroad
- Not available
- Handbook years
- 2020