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SLCS4304: Multilingual Translation Project

2024 unit information

Students will enhance linguistic and cultural competency by translating across three languages. This project unit will provide advanced students with practical translation skills, working with partners such as museums, archives, health providers, and tourist organizations to translate authentic material for the real-world contexts. It will provide a scaffolding experience including sessions on translation theory, Computer Assisted Translation, as well as workshops with external experts.

Unit details and rules

Managing faculty or University school:

Languages and Cultures

Code SLCS4304
Academic unit Languages and Cultures
Credit points 12
Prerequisites:
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144cp including ICLS1200 and ICLS2200 and (FASS3333 or FASS3999 or ARBC3998 or ARBC3999 or CHNS3998 or CHNS3999 or FRNC3998 or FRNC3999 or GRMN3998 or GRMN3999 or BBCK3998 or BBCL3999 or HBRW3998 or HBRW3999 or INMS3998 or INMS3999 or ITLN3998 or ITLN3999 or JPNS3998 or JPNS3999 or KRNS3998 or KRNS3999 or MGRK3998 or MGRK3999 or SPAN3998 or SPAN3999) and (12cp in ARBC3* or CHNS3* or FRNC3* or GRMN3* or BBCL3* or HBRW3* or INMS3* or ITLN3* or KRNS3* or MGRK3* or SPAN3*)
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. Successfully demonstrate and apply advanced theory and knowledge in translating specialised texts
  • LO2. Critically analyse, evaluate and apply diverse sources, information, research tools and methods in written and spoken communication
  • LO3. Generate arguments to justify to others the decisions taken during translation, appraise those of others involved in the process and communicate their opinions in such a way as to resolve potential conflicts
  • LO4. Develop original interpretations and insights on specific intercultural issues
  • LO5. Apply knowledge and skills to demonstrate cooperation and professionality with other actors involved, such as customers, authors, users identifying difficulties and designing strategies for dealing with them
  • LO6. Approach local and global challenges in intercultural practices with integrity and ethical responsibility

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Session MoA ?  Location Outline ? 
Semester 2 2024
Normal day Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney
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Semester 2 2023
Normal day Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney
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