ATS1940 Chinese translation 2
Faculty of Arts
ATS1940 Chinese translation 2 is a level 1, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Arts, offered in 2022 in Semester 2 at Clayton. It needs ATS1959 and unlocks 2 units, leading on to 4 units in all.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2022
- Semester 2
- Clayton
- Assessment
- No exam
- 6 tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
This is the 2022 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before ATS1940
Prerequisites
Pass these before you enrol.
Prohibitions
You can't enrol if you have passed any of these.
After ATS1940
2 units list ATS1940 as a prerequisite or corequisite.
Enrolment rules
Prohibition: ATS1016, ATS1036, ATS2016, ATS2036, ATS3016, ATS3036
Prerequisite: Or approval by unit co-ordinator
Equivalent units
The same content under another code. Only one of them counts.
Overview
The unit introduces students to a number of additional basic conceptual and practical issues in Chinese translation studies. It is aimed at improving students' intercultural and inter-lingual communication skills through various translation projects and critical reading of a range of different representations of Chinese translation works. Through the study of Chinese and Western translation history, students will be able to enhance their translation skills. In addition, critical appraisal of translation is also introduced.
Offerings in 2022
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Second semester | Clayton | On campus |
Assessment
- Translation task/sAssignment20%
- Translation task/sAssignment20%
- Quiz/QuizzesOther10%
- Quiz/QuizzesOther10%
- Presentation10%
- In class test/sIn class test30%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
To have furthered their understanding of theoretical and practical issues in modern Chinese translation activities and studies;
- 2
To have acquired further knowledge of some important techniques of translation between Chinese and English;
- 3
To have improved their intercultural communication skills between the two languages.
Workload and teaching
- Tutorials24 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 students in actively applying their knowledge, skills and attributes in interactive, collaborative and reflective activities.
Where it fits
ATS1940 is part of 2 areas of study in the 2022 handbook.
Contacts
- Unit Coordinators
- Mr Chun-Ming Shan
- Chief Examiners
- Mr Chun-Ming Shan
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for ATS1940?
You need ATS1959 before you enrol. Enrolment rules also apply.
What can I take after ATS1940?
ATS1940 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 2 units, including ATS2043 and ATS3988. Those lead on to 4 units in all.
When is ATS1940 offered?
In 2022, ATS1940 runs in Semester 2 at Clayton.
How much work is ATS1940?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does ATS1940 have an exam?
No. ATS1940 has 6 assessment tasks and no exam.
Which majors and minors include ATS1940?
ATS1940 is part of Chinese studies.