Course Details
Introduction to Translation
Course Code TRIN502
EFTS 0.1250
Points 15.00
Level 5
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Prescriptor
The course prepares students for their first translation assignments. Students develop an awareness of the problems involved in translation. They will familiarise themselves with the various techniques of preparing and analysing a source text and perform the steps in the translation process to produce several drafts of target texts. They will self-assess and peer- assess target texts and produce a reflective commentary on the steps in the translation process and the assessment of the target text. Students will also develop an understanding of the professional ethics for translators. They will identify ethical problems for translators and translation and will develop an understanding of how to deal with such problems with ethics guidelines.
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Qualifications
The course is available as part of the following qualifications.
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  MX3704   Bachelor of Arts   (BA)
360.00
  AK1288   Graduate Diploma in Arts   (GradDipArts)
120.00
  AK1289   Graduate Certificate in Arts   (GradCertArts)
60.00
  AK3704   Bachelor of Arts   (BA)
360.00
  SABRD1   Study Abroad   (Study Abroad)
0.00
  INEXCH1   International Exchange (Inbound)   (INEXCH)
0.00
  AK2001   Diploma in Arts   (DipArts)
120.00
Timetable
2025Semester 1 Standard
Class Stream Starting Ending Day Time Room
TRIN502/N101  03-Mar-2025  27-Jun-2025       
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