ATS2043 Chinese translation for professional purposes 1: Stylistic approaches to translation
Faculty of Arts
ATS2043 Chinese translation for professional purposes 1: Stylistic approaches to translation is a level 2, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Arts, offered in 2026 in Summer A and Semester 1 at Overseas, Caulfield and Clayton. It has no prerequisites and unlocks 1 unit, leading on to 2 units in all.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2026
- Summer A, Semester 1
- Overseas, Caulfield, Clayton
- 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 ATS2043
Prohibitions
You can't enrol if you have passed any of these.
After ATS2043
1 unit list ATS2043 as a prerequisite or corequisite.
Enrolment rules
Prerequisite: Successful completion of any one of the following units: ATS1959, ATS1940, ATS3946, ATS2044, ATS3655, ATS2885, ATS2892, ATS3045, ATS3046, ATS3011, ATS3012, ATS3013, ATS3014, or equivalent language proficiency by permission
Equivalent units
The same content under another code. Only one of them counts.
Overview
In this unit you will examine the fundamental concepts and practical issues in Chinese translation. You will learn to identify various types of source texts, develop text analysis skills, and select appropriate translation strategies for different contexts, recognising how genres influence text classification and translation strategies. By exploring stylistic approaches to translation, you will strengthen your bilingual competence and practical translation skills, better preparing you for the professional world and expanding your career path as a global citizen.
Offerings in 2026
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Summer semester A | Overseas | On campus, block |
| First semester | Caulfield | On campus |
| First semester | Clayton | On campus |
Assessment
- Translation task/sExercise30%
- Translation task/sExercise30%
- Take home final assessmentWritten40%
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
analyse and explain key concepts in translation studies and common translation theories;
- 2
apply key concepts and theories to text analysis and genre-specific translation;
- 3
use bilingual skills to communicate effectively for a range of audiences in academic and professional settings
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 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 by actively applying your knowledge, skills, and attributes through interactive, collaborative, and reflective activities.
Where it fits
ATS2043 is part of 4 areas of study in the 2026 handbook.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Mrs Hailan Paulsen
- Unit Coordinators
- Mrs Hailan Paulsen
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for ATS2043?
ATS2043 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
What can I take after ATS2043?
ATS2043 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 1 unit, including ATS2044. Those lead on to 2 units in all.
When is ATS2043 offered?
In 2026, ATS2043 runs in Summer A and Semester 1 at Overseas, Caulfield and Clayton.
How much work is ATS2043?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does ATS2043 have an exam?
No. ATS2043 has 3 assessment tasks and no exam.
Which majors and minors include ATS2043?
ATS2043 is part of Chinese studies and Global Asia.