APG5875 Introduction to translation studies
Faculty of Arts
APG5875 Introduction to translation studies is a level 5, 6-credit-point, postgraduate unit from the Faculty of Arts, offered in 2025 in Semester 1 at Clayton and Suzhou (SEU). It has no prerequisites and unlocks 2 units.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2025
- Semester 1
- Clayton, Suzhou (SEU)
- Assessment
- No exam
- 4 tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
This is the 2025 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before APG5875
No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.
After APG5875
2 units list APG5875 as a prerequisite or corequisite.
Enrolment rules
Prohibition: APG4813
Overview
Introductory core unit of the Master in Interpreting and Translation Studies (MITS). The unit will cover the key theoretical approaches which inform the interdisciplinary field of Translation Studies. Focus is on the development of translation studies as an academic discipline, including the various ‘turns’ of the 20 th century. It covers linguistic, technological, cultural, social and broader contextual factors involved in translation work, the changing role of the translator, as well as the relevance and application of translation theory to both translation practice and research.
Offerings in 2025
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Clayton | On campus, block |
| First semester | Clayton | Online blk |
| First semester | Suzhou (SEU) | On campus, block |
Assessment
- Exercise/sExercise15%
- Career development taskArtefact10%
- Presentation35%
- ReflectionWritten40%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Discuss in depth all key turns in translation studies, including their historical embeddedness and their socio-cultural contexts;
- 2
Explain key theoretical approaches in terms of both translation practice and research, and in relation to the role of the translator;
- 3
Articulate different approaches and paradigms in translation studies using a metalanguage;
- 4
Reflect on the interdisciplinary nature of translation studies;
- 5
Conceptualise the various dimensions and uses of both theoretical and applied branches of translation studies.
Workload and teaching
- Tutorials12 hours
- Lectures12 hours
- Teaching approachActive learning
Minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester 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 in actively applying your knowledge, skills and attributes in interactive, collaborative and reflective activities.
Learning resources
Required resources
There are required texts for this unit. Required texts are usually available for purchase through the University Bookstore (https://www.monash.edu/retail/books-and-merchandise-store/Textbooks) and are sometimes available for short-term loan or as eBooks through the library (https://www.monash.edu/library).
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Leah Gerber
- Unit Coordinators
- Dr Leah Gerber
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for APG5875?
APG5875 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
What can I take after APG5875?
APG5875 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 2 units, including APG5604 and APG5608.
When is APG5875 offered?
In 2025, APG5875 runs in Semester 1 at Clayton and Suzhou (SEU).
How much work is APG5875?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does APG5875 have an exam?
No. APG5875 has 4 assessment tasks and no exam.