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Unit Overview

Description

This unit is part of a three part dissertation sequence which provides an opportunity for students to develop their ideas and analytical skills acquired in the coursework units of Translation Studies.

Students commence with EURO4101 Advanced Research Skills, in which they are encouraged to develop their own research projects based on theoretical and disciplinary knowledge acquired in the first year of the Master's studies. Students may apply the empirical methodologies and analytical skills imparted in those core units, or choose a particular type of translation (e.g. economic, legal, literary or scientific) as analysed in the Specialised Translation units, and explore diverse translation genres and issues from different perspectives and points of view.

Credit
6 points
Offering
(see Timetable)
AvailabilityLocationMode
Semester 1UWA (Perth)Face to face
Semester 2UWA (Perth)Face to face
Outcomes

Students are able to (1) develop critical and independent thinking; (2) identify and discuss key issues in translation practice and research; (3) locate relevant research materials from a range of sources and in the specific language pairs chosen for study; and (4) develop practical problem-solving skills through the innovative use of up-to-date translation resources and techniques.

Assessment

Indicative assessments in this unit are as follows: dissertation. Further information is available in the unit outline.



Supplementary assessment is not available in this unit.

Unit Coordinator(s)
Dr Anna Gadd
Unit rules
Prerequisites
units to the value of 48 points in the Master of Translation Studies (12520)
Co-requisites
TRNS5021 Translation Studies Dissertation 2
Contact hours
Up to 24 hours
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  • Contact hours provide an indication of the type and extent of in-class activities this unit may contain. The total amount of student work (including contact hours, assessment time, and self-study) will approximate 150 hours per 6 credit points.