Studying online

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Unit Overview

Description

The main purpose of this unit is to provide practical training to students for their future career as professional translators in the language pair Korean/English. The unit introduces and explains practical techniques used for the translation of specific text types through a consideration of the conventions and theories of discourse analysis and communicational registers. A variety of domains relevant to contemporary translation are studied. This unit complements Translation Practice (Korean) A.

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

Students are able to (1) apply concepts of register, text-type convention and discourse; (2) acquire essential techniques and skills to translate a variety of texts between Korean and English; and (3) increase cultural awareness of the differences between source and target languages.

Assessment

Indicative assessments in this unit are as follows: (1) mid-semester in-class test; (2) portfolio; and (3) a long translation. Further information is available in the unit outline.



Student may be offered supplementary assessment in this unit if they meet the eligibility criteria.

Unit Coordinator(s)
Dr Anna Gadd
Unit rules
Prerequisites
Native
or near-native speaker of Korean
Contact hours
36
Texts

No textbooks are required in this unit; all material will be provided

  • The availability of units in Semester 1, 2, etc. was correct at the time of publication but may be subject to change.
  • All students are responsible for identifying when they need assistance to improve their academic learning, research, English language and numeracy skills; seeking out the services and resources available to help them; and applying what they learn. Students are encouraged to register for free online support through GETSmart; to help themselves to the extensive range of resources on UWA's STUDYSmarter website; and to participate in WRITESmart and (ma+hs)Smart drop-ins and workshops.
  • Visit the Essential Textbooks website to see if any textbooks are required for this Unit. The website is updated regularly so content may change. Students are recommended to purchase Essential Textbooks, but a limited number of copies of all Essential Textbooks are held in the Library in print, and as an ebook where possible. Recommended readings for the unit can be accessed in Unit Readings directly through the Learning Management System (LMS).
  • 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.