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

Module Title	Chinese Economic Translation
Module Code	ZH502
School	SALIS
Online Module Resources
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	5
Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

Description

The module aims to develop students’ ability to translate semi-specialised Chinese texts, and to develop an understanding of the economic environment of China through the discussion of relevant and current texts and the commonly used techniques in economic translation, such as building your own glossaries for terminology, identifying textual features of the source text and the purpose of the use of the translation, etc.

Learning Outcomes

1. Translate semi-specialised texts at an advanced level from Chinese into English.
2. Understand how to analyse economic texts in preparation for translation.
3. Master the usage and meaning of common economic terminology in English and in Chinese.
4. Write grammatically correct, natural English translation that is stylistically appropriate to the context of the text.
5. Critically review published Chinese/English translations.

Workload	Full-time hours per semester
*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Lecture	24	Interactive group sessions
Independent learning time	101	Study of language, reading prescribed texts, 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

Indicative Content and Learning Activities

Use of comparable texts.
Students will be sensitized to the importance of the use of comparable target texts in relation to the source text to be translated..

Use of terminological resources.
Students will learn how to locate and use various textual sources for key terminology..

Understanding of the purpose of translation.
Students will learn the importance of the purpose of translation in determining their translation strategies..

Textual analysis.
Through translation assignments students will learn to apply a translation-oriented textual analysis..

Translating and reviewing.
Students will conduct translations of their own as well as reviewing translations performed by other students..

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, Mona: 1992, In Other Words: A Coursebook on Translation, Routledge, London,
Eoyang, Eugene Chen: 1993, The Transparent Eye: Reflections on Translation, Chinese Literature, and Comparative Poetics, University of Hawaii Press, Honolulu,
Cheung, Martha P. Y.: 2009, Chinese Discourses on Translation: Positions and Perspectives, St. Jerome Publishing, Manchester,
Hung, Eva: 2005, Translation and Cultural Change, John Benjamins Publishing Company, Amsterdam/Philadelphia,

Other Resources

None

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