ATS3046 From translation to interpreting in Chinese 2
Faculty of Arts
ATS3046 From translation to interpreting in Chinese 2 is a level 3, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Arts, offered in 2020 in Semester 2 at Clayton. It has no prerequisites and unlocks 1 unit.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2020
- Semester 2
- Clayton
- Assessment
- No exam
- 4 tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
This is the 2020 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before ATS3046
No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.
After ATS3046
1 unit list ATS3046 as a prerequisite or corequisite.
Enrolment rules
Prohibitions: ATS2046, ATS2052, ATS3052, ATS4044, APG4544, APG4952, APG5946, APG5952
Prerequisite: ATS3045 or permission required
Overview
This unit builds on and develops the bilingual communication skills acquired in ATS3045 Chinese interpreting skills 1, and on the ability to apply these skills in a wider range of contexts, including: finance and trade, banking and insurance, information and technology, legal matters, conference interpreting, and interview techniques.
Offerings in 2020
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Second semester | Clayton | On campus |
Assessment
- Contextual Studies & Interpreting Portfolio Presentation25%
- Test: Simulated Interpreting Performance25%
- Written Test - General Knowledge of Coping Strategies in Problem Situations of Interpreting15%
- Final Test: Simulated Interpreting Performance35%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
More fully understand the differences between verbal and non-verbal interpreting skills and the concepts underlying the principles and practice of interpreting and to recognize the specific requirements of different types of interpreting in a wider range of contexts.
- 2
Demonstrate improved verbal and non-verbal interpreting competence in both Chinese and English; acquire more developed interpreting skills and strategies; undertake a wider range of real-life communicative activities and explore solutions to problems involved in decoding and encoding messages in the process of interpreting
- 3
Demonstrate enhanced multicultural understanding, as a prerequisite to interpreting, and the ability to communicate culturally specific information into an understandable format in the target language
- 4
Continue into advanced translation/interpreting studies, with confidence to participate in studies such as NAATI accredited courses.
Workload and teaching
- Workshops24 hours
- Seminars24 hours
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. A unit requires on average three/four hours of scheduled activities per week. Scheduled activities may include a combination of teacher directed learning, peer directed learning and online engagement.
Where it fits
ATS3046 is part of 1 area of study in the 2020 handbook.
Contacts
- Unit Coordinators
- Mrs Hailan Paulsen
- Chief Examiners
- Mrs Hailan Paulsen
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for ATS3046?
ATS3046 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
What can I take after ATS3046?
ATS3046 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 1 unit, including ATS3988.
When is ATS3046 offered?
In 2020, ATS3046 runs in Semester 2 at Clayton.
How much work is ATS3046?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does ATS3046 have an exam?
No. ATS3046 has 4 assessment tasks and no exam.
Which majors and minors include ATS3046?
ATS3046 is part of Chinese studies.