Last modified: 31 Jul 2023 11:19
This is a course for developing practical translation skills from Chinese to English and English to Chinese. It also considers theoretical concepts associated with Translation Studies and China’s translation history.
| Study Type | Undergraduate | Level | 4 |
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| Term | First Term | Credit Points | 15 credits (7.5 ECTS credits) |
| Campus | Aberdeen | Sustained Study | No |
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This course aims to improve students’ Chinese language competence and translation skills. This course also studies concepts of Translation Studies and helps students gain a general understanding of China’s translation history. Through hands-on practice and class discussions, students are taught different strategies for dealing with different styles of texts and translation situations.
Information on contact teaching time is available from the course guide.
| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 20 | |
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| Assessment Weeks | 20 | Feedback Weeks | 25 | |
| Feedback |
Translation Mandarin - English Formative feedback through class discussions and detailed comments on individual work. Any of the weekly assignments for the Mandarin – English translation pieces can be used for the final portfolio. Students will receive written feedback on their final portfolio. |
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| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
|---|---|---|
| Conceptual | Analyse | Students will develop a more in-depth understanding of concepts and principles of translation and translation studies. |
| Conceptual | Understand | Students will gain a general understanding of China’s translation history and tradition. |
| Procedural | Apply | Students will improve their Chinese to an advanced proficiency level in an applied language setting. |
| Reflection | Evaluate | Students will develop transferrable and professional skills as a translator |
| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 20 | |
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| Assessment Weeks | 20 | Feedback Weeks | 25 | |
| Feedback |
Translation English – Mandarin Formative feedback through class discussions and detailed comments on individual work. Any of the weekly assignments for the English – Mandarin translation pieces can be used for the final portfolio. Students will receive written feedback on their final portfolio. |
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| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
|---|---|---|
| Conceptual | Analyse | Students will develop a more in-depth understanding of concepts and principles of translation and translation studies. |
| Conceptual | Understand | Students will gain a general understanding of China’s translation history and tradition. |
| Procedural | Apply | Students will improve their Chinese to an advanced proficiency level in an applied language setting. |
| Reflection | Evaluate | Students will develop transferrable and professional skills as a translator |
| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 20 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assessment Weeks | 20 | Feedback Weeks | 25 | |
| Feedback |
Translation Mandarin – English Formative feedback through class discussions and detailed comments on individual work. Any of the weekly assignments for the Mandarin – English translation pieces can be used for the final portfolio. Students will receive written feedback on their final portfolio. |
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| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
|---|---|---|
| Conceptual | Analyse | Students will develop a more in-depth understanding of concepts and principles of translation and translation studies. |
| Conceptual | Understand | Students will gain a general understanding of China’s translation history and tradition. |
| Procedural | Apply | Students will improve their Chinese to an advanced proficiency level in an applied language setting. |
| Reflection | Evaluate | Students will develop transferrable and professional skills as a translator |
| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 20 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assessment Weeks | 20 | Feedback Weeks | 25 | |
| Feedback |
Reflective Report in English
Students will receive written feedback on their final portfolio. |
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| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
|---|---|---|
| Conceptual | Analyse | Students will develop a more in-depth understanding of concepts and principles of translation and translation studies. |
| Conceptual | Understand | Students will gain a general understanding of China’s translation history and tradition. |
| Procedural | Apply | Students will improve their Chinese to an advanced proficiency level in an applied language setting. |
| Reflection | Evaluate | Students will develop transferrable and professional skills as a translator |
| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 20 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assessment Weeks | 20 | Feedback Weeks | 25 | |
| Feedback |
Translation English- Mandarin Formative feedback through class discussions and detailed comments on individual work. Any of the weekly assignments for the English – Mandarin translation pieces can be used for the final portfolio. Students will receive written feedback on their final portfolio. |
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| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
|---|---|---|
| Conceptual | Analyse | Students will develop a more in-depth understanding of concepts and principles of translation and translation studies. |
| Conceptual | Understand | Students will gain a general understanding of China’s translation history and tradition. |
| Procedural | Apply | Students will improve their Chinese to an advanced proficiency level in an applied language setting. |
| Reflection | Evaluate | Students will develop transferrable and professional skills as a translator |
There are no assessments for this course.
| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 100 | |
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| Assessment Weeks | Feedback Weeks | |||
| Feedback |
Coursework: Portfolio – to improve the quality of the portfolio drawing on feedback on the submitted portfolio in December and to include a reflective report on what improvements have been attempted in the updated portfolio. |
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| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
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| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
|---|---|---|
| Procedural | Apply | Students will improve their Chinese to an advanced proficiency level in an applied language setting. |
| Reflection | Evaluate | Students will develop transferrable and professional skills as a translator |
| Conceptual | Analyse | Students will develop a more in-depth understanding of concepts and principles of translation and translation studies. |
| Conceptual | Understand | Students will gain a general understanding of China’s translation history and tradition. |
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