UnitLevel 5Undergraduate and Postgraduate

APG5615 Chinese translation for professional purposes 2: Problem solving in translation

Faculty of Arts

APG5615 Chinese translation for professional purposes 2: Problem solving in translation is a level 5, 6-credit-point, undergraduate and postgraduate unit from the Faculty of Arts. It isn't offered in 2026. It has no prerequisites.

Credit points: 6
Offered in 2026: Not offered
Assessment: No exam; 3 tasks
Workload: 144 hours; per semester

This is the 2026 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.

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Requisites

Before APG5615

No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.

After APG5615

No unit lists APG5615 as a prerequisite in the 2026 handbook.

Enrolment rules

Pre-requisites: ATS1959, ATS1940, ATS3946, ATS2043, APG5243, ATS3243, ATS2885, ATS2892, ATS3045, ATS3046, ATS3011, ATS3012, ATS3013, APG5013, ATS3014, APG5014 or equivalent language proficiency by permission.

Prohibition: ATS2044, ATS3655

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Overview

Building on foundational translation concepts, you will focus on practical problem-solving in translation studies. You will develop and apply strategies for resolving translation issues through translating various types of texts. Through text-analysis projects you will enhance bilingual competence and your readiness for real-world translation scenarios and professional practice.

Offerings in 2026

The 2026 handbook lists no offerings for APG5615.

Assessment

Translation tasksExercise
30%
Translation tasksExercise
30%
Take home final assessmentWritten
40%

Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.

Learning outcomes

When you finish this unit, you should be able to:

1
Critically evaluate key concepts and theories in translation studies, focusing on how genres influence text classification and translation strategies;
2
apply key concepts to develop practical approaches to genre-specific translation;
3
use bilingual skills and application of translation strategies to communicate effectively in both languages and adapt texts across various genres in a range of professional contexts.

Workload and teaching

Lectures12 hours
Tutorials24 hours
Teaching approachActive learning

Minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per teaching period typically comprising a mixture of scheduled learning activities and independent study. Scheduled activities may include a combination of teacher directed learning, peer directed learning and online engagement.

This unit engages you by actively applying your knowledge, skills, and attributes through interactive, collaborative, and reflective activities.

Contacts

Chief Examiners: Mrs Hailan Paulsen
Unit Coordinators: Mrs Hailan Paulsen

Common questions

What are the prerequisites for APG5615?

APG5615 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.

When is APG5615 offered?

APG5615 has no offerings listed in the 2026 handbook.

How much work is APG5615?

The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.

Does APG5615 have an exam?

No. APG5615 has 3 assessment tasks and no exam.

More details

Credit points: 6
Level: 5
Study level: Undergraduate and Postgraduate
Faculty: Faculty of Arts
Organisational unit: Chinese Studies

Type: Coursework
EFTSL: 0.125
Student contribution: SCA Band 1
Study abroad: Available
Handbook years: 20262027