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JPNS3633: Syntax and Translation

2024 unit information

This unit will provide students with an understanding of Japanese syntax, which will aid them in reading advanced texts. We will then examine some basic concepts from Translation Studies, and put these into practice through a range of texts. Students will develop their understanding of the complexities of Japanese to English translation.

Unit details and rules

Managing faculty or University school:

Japanese Studies

Code JPNS3633
Academic unit Japanese Studies
Credit points 6
Prerequisites:
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JPNS2622 or JPNS3611 or JPNS3621
Corequisites:
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None
Prohibitions:
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None
Assumed knowledge:
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None

At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:

  • LO1. analyse the syntactical structure of advanced-level Japanese sentences in authentic material
  • LO2. independently translate advanced Japanese-language texts into English, assisted by tools such as offline and online dictionaries and Internet search engines
  • LO3. apply advanced technical and digital literacy skills to complex and challenging Japanese-English translation tasks
  • LO4. solve complex issues of Japanese-English translation requiring a high level of cultural competence in both spheres
  • LO5. communicate ethically and responsibly across linguistic and cultural boundaries between Japanese and English.

Unit availability

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Session MoA ?  Location Outline ? 
Semester 2 2024
Normal day Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney
Outline unavailable
Session MoA ?  Location Outline ? 
Semester 1 2020
Normal day Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney
Semester 2 2021
Normal day Remote
Semester 2 2023
Normal day Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney

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