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2006/07 Taught Postgraduate Module Catalogue

MODL5116M Advanced English-Japanese Translation

30 creditsClass Size: 40

Taught: Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) View Timetable

Year running 2006/07

Pre-requisites

Acceptance onto MAATS programme for Japanese. Participants must have native or near-native ability in Chinese as well as an excellent knowledge of English.

Co-requisites

Core modules 1 and 2. Advanced Japanese-English Translation (MODL5101)

Objectives

On completion of this module, students should be able to translate confidently from English into Japanese to a professional level in four key text-types.

Syllabus

This module provides participants with a practical course in high-level written translation from English into Japanese. As preparation for translation work in a professional context it presents participants with practice in four different text-types: journalistic, general/administrative, technical/scientific and literary. The module is taught through practical sessions so there is ample opportunity for discussion of the principles which underlie effective translation strategies.

Teaching methods

Practical Classes 20 x 2 hours

Methods of assessment

3 x 2hr timed translations (3 x 20%) (middle and end of Semester One; end of Semester Two)

One take-home translation (1 x 20%) (middle of Semester Two)

One 500 word linguistic commentary (1 x 20%) (end of Semester Two)

Reading list

The reading list is available from the Library website

Last updated: 24/07/2003

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