| Module Title |
Chinese Translation Practice |
| Module Code |
ZH208 |
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School |
SALIS |
Online Module Resources
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NFQ level |
8 |
Credit Rating |
5 |
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Pre-requisite |
None |
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Co-requisite |
None |
| Compatibles |
None |
| Incompatibles |
None |
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Description
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The module aims to introduce the students to a range of types of translation and provide them a basic understanding of general translation practice.
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Learning Outcomes |
1. Translate short texts from Chinese into English.
2. Use appropriate background documentation relevant to the task of translation (e.g. dictionaries).
3. Produce grammatically correct, natural English texts.
4. Demonstrate an awareness of translation challenges such as register and collocation.
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| Workload |
Full-time hours per semester |
| Type |
Hours |
Description |
| Lecture | 24 | Interactive group sessions | | Independent learning time | 101 | Study of language and reading prescribed text and assignment work | | 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
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Indicative Content and Learning Activities
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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 |
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Indicative Reading List
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- Mona Baker: 1992, In Other words: a Coursebook in Translation, Routledge, London,
- Morry Sofer: 2002, Translator Self-Training Chinese: Practical Course in Technical Translation, Schreiber Publishing, Rockville, Maryland,
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Other Resources
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None |
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Array |
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Programme or List of Programmes
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| ALIS | BA in Applied Language and Intercultural |
| BSSA | Study Abroad (DCU Business School) |
| BSSAO | Study Abroad (DCU Business School) |
| ECSAO | Study Abroad (Engineering & Computing) |
| HMSA | Study Abroad (Humanities & Soc Science) |
| HMSAO | Study Abroad (Humanities & Soc Science) |
| IBLC | BA in Inter. Business & Lang. (Chinese) |
| INTB | Bachelor Business Studies International |
| SHSAO | Study Abroad (Science & Health) |
| Timetable this semester: Timetable for ZH208 |
| Date of Last Revision | 15-JUN-11 |
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