APG5883 Major translation project
Faculty of Arts
APG5883 Major translation project is a level 5, 12-credit-point, postgraduate unit from the Faculty of Arts, offered in 2021 in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Clayton. It has no prerequisites and unlocks 1 unit.
- Credit points
- 12
- Offered in 2021
- Semester 1, Semester 2
- Clayton
- Assessment
- No exam
- 2 tasks
- Workload
- 288 hours
- per semester
This is the 2021 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before APG5883
No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.
After APG5883
1 unit list APG5883 as a prerequisite or corequisite.
Enrolment rules
Prerequisite: APG5875, APG5608 & APG5155
Overview
The project consists of an annotated translation of approximately 8,000 words, with a substantial critical introduction (written in English) of at least 2,000 words. You may opt to translate a series of set texts from a variety of genres (e.g., scientific, medical, legal, technical, governmental, creative) with a view to practicing and developing your translation skills to a professional level. If you wish to focus more on literary and/or cultural translation you may select one main text, or a series of shorter texts. You will have fortnightly online group supervision sessions as well as contact with a specialist supervisor. You will be expected to translate into your A language.
Offerings in 2021
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Clayton | Flexible |
| Second semester | Clayton | Flexible |
Assessment
- Research proposal10%
- Major Translation Project90%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Develop a series of appropriate research questions and a research methodology within the paradigm of Translation Studies;
- 2
Apply relevant theoretical frameworks to the research questions;
- 3
Write a critical translation commentary and produce a translation of considerable length;
- 4
Critically reflect on your own translation practises.
Workload and teaching
- Seminars12 hours
- Teaching approachResearch activities
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. Scheduled activities may include a combination of teacher directed learning, peer directed learning and online engagement.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Rick Qi
- Unit Coordinators
- Dr Rick Qi
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for APG5883?
APG5883 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
What can I take after APG5883?
APG5883 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 1 unit, including APG5884.
When is APG5883 offered?
In 2021, APG5883 runs in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Clayton.
How much work is APG5883?
The handbook expects about 288 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does APG5883 have an exam?
No. APG5883 has 2 assessment tasks and no exam.