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Current Academic Year 2012 - 2013
Please note that this information is subject to change.

Module Title	Japanese Reading and Translation 1
Module Code	JA220
School	SALIS
Online Module Resources
Module Teacher	Simon Forsyth
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	5
Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

Description

To introduce the student to translation, with a view to providing a basic understanding of general translation practice.

Learning Outcomes

1. Translate short newspaper articles from Japanese into English
2. Use appropriate background documentation, relevant to the task of translation (eg dictionaries)
3. Generate electronic glossaries using on-line resources
4. Write grammatically correct, natural English texts

Workload	Full-time hours per semester
*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Lecture	24	No Description
Independent learning	101	No Description
Total Workload: 125

All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml

Indicative Content and Learning Activities

None

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	0%	Examination Weight	100%

Course Work Breakdown
Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date

Reassessment Requirement
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories; 1 = A resit is available for all components of the module 2 = No resit is available for 100% continuous assessment module 3 = No resit is available for the continuous assessment component
This module is category 1

Indicative Reading List

Baker, M.: 1992, In Other Words. A Coursebook in Translation, Routledge, London,
Drohan, F.: 1993, A Handbook of Japanese Usage An Authorative Reference Work for Students, Teachers, and Translators of Japanese., Tuttle Publishing,
Makino, S. and Tsutsui, M.: 1989, A Dictionary of Basic Japanese Grammar, The Japan Times, Tokyo,
Newmark, P.: 1988, A Textbook in Translation,, Prentice Hall., London,
Makino, S. and Tsutsui, M: 1996, A Dictionary of Intermediate Japanese Grammar, The Japan Times, Tokyo,
Tatsuya, K.: 2000, Translating Tricky Japanese Convey your Ideas Clearly in English, The Japan Times, Tokyo,

Other Resources

None

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