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ATS3083 Translating across cultures

Faculty of Arts

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ATS3083 Translating across cultures is a level 3, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Arts, offered in 2026 in Semester 1 at Clayton. It needs ATS2066, ATS3176, ATS3066, ATS2096, ATS3010, ATS3146, ATS2226, ATS2044, ATS3116, ATS2196, ATS3226, ATS3196, ATS3096 or ATS2146.

Credit points
6
Offered in 2026
Semester 1
Clayton
Assessment
No exam
5 tasks
Workload
144 hours
per semester

This is the 2026 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.

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Requisites

Before ATS3083

Prerequisites

Pass these before you enrol.

One of

After ATS3083

No unit lists ATS3083 as a prerequisite in the 2026 handbook.

Enrolment rules

Prerequisite: Or proficiency equivalent to CEFR level B2+ or permission.

Overview

This unit allows you to better understand the interaction between cultures by using translation as an analytical tool. It provides you with the opportunity to enhance your language skills and gain a basic theoretical knowledge in translating from English into other languages and from other languages into English. You will work individually and collectively from a variety of text types and will engage with the main cultural issues involved in the translation process.

Offerings in 2026

Teaching periodCampusMode
First semesterClaytonOn campus

Assessment

  • Forum postExercise
    10%
  • Translation task/sExercise
    25%
  • In class participation activityExercise
    10%
  • Project portfolioPortfolio
    30%
  • Reflective writingWritten
    25%

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. 1

    Identify and communicate cultural differences and similarities between English, and languages other than English;

  2. 2

    Translate basic texts from other languages into English and English into other languages, with an understanding of their cultural context;

  3. 3

    Acquire and apply a basic knowledge of translation theory;

  4. 4

    Analyse various types of texts and understand their cultural underpinning.

Workload and teaching

  • Lectures12 hours
  • Workshops4 hours
  • Tutorials20 hours
  • Teaching approachActive learning
  • Teaching approachPeer assisted 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.

This unit will provide students with opportunities to work with peers in groups and pairs in class. They will have interactive discussions to deepen your knowledge and understanding of the topic, and reinforce your learning.

Where it fits

ATS3083 is part of 12 areas of study in the 2026 handbook.

Contacts

Unit Coordinators
Dr Frances Egan
Chief Examiners
Dr Frances Egan

Common questions

What are the prerequisites for ATS3083?

You need ATS2066, ATS3176, ATS3066, ATS2096, ATS3010, ATS3146, ATS2226, ATS2044, ATS3116, ATS2196, ATS3226, ATS3196, ATS3096 or ATS2146 before you enrol. Enrolment rules also apply.

When is ATS3083 offered?

In 2026, ATS3083 runs in Semester 1 at Clayton.

How much work is ATS3083?

The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.

Does ATS3083 have an exam?

No. ATS3083 has 5 assessment tasks and no exam.

Which majors and minors include ATS3083?

ATS3083 is part of European languages, Global Asia, Indonesian studies, Japanese studies and Korean studies, and 1 other area of study.

More details

Credit points
6
Level
3
Study level
Undergraduate
Faculty
Faculty of Arts
Organisational unit
Intercultural Studies
Type
Coursework
EFTSL
0.125
Student contribution
SCA Band 1
Study abroad
Available
Handbook years
20202021202220232024202520262027