CHIN 2215 - English-Chinese Translation for Chinese Speakers
North Terrace Campus - Semester 1 - 2022
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General Course Information
Course Details
Course Code CHIN 2215 Course English-Chinese Translation for Chinese Speakers Coordinating Unit Asian Studies Term Semester 1 Level Undergraduate Location/s North Terrace Campus Units 3 Contact Up to 3 hours per week Available for Study Abroad and Exchange Y Prerequisites CHIN 2213 or native or near native Chinese language proficiency (including Chinese dialects) or upon consultation with the Course Coordinator. Incompatible CHIN 3221 Assessment Seminar translation task, Translation Project and Presentation, Final Quiz. Course Staff
Course Coordinator: Dr Baohui Xie
Office: 639a Kenneth Wills Building, North Tce Campus
Ph: 8313 4282
Email: baohui.xie@adelaide.edu.au
Consultation hours: Please see course information on MyUniCourse Timetable
The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from Course Planner.
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Learning Outcomes
Course Learning Outcomes
1. understand the general theoretical issues in translation.
2. recognise basic syntactical and semantic differences and characteristics between English and Chinese
3. understand the information conveyed in the source text for different contexts.
4. understand and respect socio-cultural differences and diversity through translation texts.
5. diagnose mistranslation and loss of meaning in translation.
6. engage in collaborative work and use paper references and online resources to solve problems in translation practice.
7. recognise and understand ethical issues in professional and intellectual contexts of translation.University Graduate Attributes
This course will provide students with an opportunity to develop the Graduate Attribute(s) specified below:
University Graduate Attribute Course Learning Outcome(s) Attribute 1: Deep discipline knowledge and intellectual breadth
Graduates have comprehensive knowledge and understanding of their subject area, the ability to engage with different traditions of thought, and the ability to apply their knowledge in practice including in multi-disciplinary or multi-professional contexts.
1-5, 7 Attribute 2: Creative and critical thinking, and problem solving
Graduates are effective problems-solvers, able to apply critical, creative and evidence-based thinking to conceive innovative responses to future challenges.
5-6 Attribute 3: Teamwork and communication skills
Graduates convey ideas and information effectively to a range of audiences for a variety of purposes and contribute in a positive and collaborative manner to achieving common goals.
6 Attribute 4: Professionalism and leadership readiness
Graduates engage in professional behaviour and have the potential to be entrepreneurial and take leadership roles in their chosen occupations or careers and communities.
3-5, 7 Attribute 5: Intercultural and ethical competency
Graduates are responsible and effective global citizens whose personal values and practices are consistent with their roles as responsible members of society.
4-5, 7 Attribute 6: Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural competency
Graduates have an understanding of, and respect for, Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander values, culture and knowledge.
4 Attribute 7: Digital capabilities
Graduates are well prepared for living, learning and working in a digital society.
3-5 Attribute 8: Self-awareness and emotional intelligence
Graduates are self-aware and reflective; they are flexible and resilient and have the capacity to accept and give constructive feedback; they act with integrity and take responsibility for their actions.
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Learning Resources
Required Resources
Course readings available on MyUniRecommended Resources
Chinese & English dictionaries
Students are permitted to use paper dictionaries at exams and tests.Online Learning
One hour online lecture is provided per week. Students are required to view the online lecture on time.
Tests for translation practice for each week's tutorial will be uploaded on MyUni one week in advance. Students are required to prepare the translation and bring the translation to tutorial class for discussion.
The MyUni site will be used to announce upcoming curricula and extra curricula activities and events.
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Learning & Teaching Activities
Learning & Teaching Modes
The two-hour workshops are conducted with an interactive approach. Sample texts of translation are discussed in workshops on the topic and translation techniques introduced in the online lecture each week.Workload
The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.
1 x 2 hour online lecture per week 24 hours per semester
1 x 1 hour tutorial each week 12 hours per semester
6 hours reading and practice per week 72 hours per semester
2 hours research per week 24 hours per semester
2 hours assignment/exercise preparation per week 24 hours per semester
Total Workload 156 hours per semesterLearning Activities Summary
Week 1 Introduction
Week 2 Cross-culture awareness
Week 3 Translation and culture; comparing linguistic and thinking patterns between Chinese and English
Week 4 Literal translation and semantic translation
Week 5 Equivalence and equivalent effect
Week 6 Translation for communication purposes
Week 7 Translation Techniques
Week 8 Translating metaphors
Week 9 Group presentation
Week 10 Group presentation
Week 11 Group presentation
Week 12 Test/ QuizSpecific Course Requirements
Students are expected to attend all lectures and tutorials.
Students who have missed a formative assessment and would like to request for an extension to the deadline/ replacement assessment must contact their course coordinator and lodge an application for extension/ replacement test in compliance with the University's MACA policy. The policy and forms can be found at https://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies/3303/ . All applications for extension of deadline or replacement test must be submitted within the time limit required by the policy. -
Assessment
The University's policy on Assessment for Coursework Programs is based on the following four principles:
- Assessment must encourage and reinforce learning.
- Assessment must enable robust and fair judgements about student performance.
- Assessment practices must be fair and equitable to students and give them the opportunity to demonstrate what they have learned.
- Assessment must maintain academic standards.
Assessment Summary
Translation for seminars 20%
Translation Project and Presentation 40%
Final Quiz 40%Assessment Related Requirements
Assessment Detail
Assessment in this course is criteria-based, i.e. the desired learning outcomes are specified and are designed to indicate progress towards the learning outcomes. The assessment grade is a measure of the extent to which the student has achieved the learning outcomes. The standard of performance required for the award of a particular grade is a judgement based on the professional expertise of the staff who contribute to the assessment process and is informed by experience of accepted standards.
A. Translation for Seminars (20%)
Students are required to engage the course and prepare for tutorials by
1. translating a short passage
2. identify issues in translating processes and bring questions to tutorials;
3. Actively engaging in tutorial discussions and producing quality work of translation by demonstrating a) understanding of original text and social-cultural aspects in the original text, b) accurate use of structures, grammar and expressions, c) application of translation techniques and skills learned in class, and d) original contribution to the translation work.
B. Translation Project (30%) and Oral Presentation (10%)
Students will group up at the beginning of the semester. Each group shall work together on a research topic. In week 9, 10 and 11 each group is to give a 9 -minute oral presentation in English to highlight the findings of their project research. Each student will submit a project report, which consists of 2 parts. Part 1 is a general description of the group work including topic, question, problems, methods and work distribution, etc. All members of a group can share the same mark for this part. Part 2 reports on the student's findings and conclusions. Each student may be given a different mark for this part. And, each student will be marked individually for their presentation which highlights both group and individual research efforts.
The main criteria for the oral presentation assessment include:
1. Demonstrated knowledge in translation process, translation requirements and translation methods;
2. Demonstrated ability to articulate and communicate one’s own translation process and techniques;
3. Demonstrated competence in identifying and solving problems
C. Final Quiz (40%)
There will be an online Quiz at the end of the semester.
The main criteria used for assessment include:
1. Evidence of ability to recognise basic syntactical and semantic differences and characteristics between English language and Chinese language.
2. Demonstrated ability to understand and apply basic theories and techniques in translation.
3. Evidence of ability to comprehend the original text in English.
4. Demonstrated ability to use complex and varied structures in Chinese written form.
Submission
The written test will be submitted in class. Group translation text for the oral presentation will be submitted through Turnitin on MyUni by Week 9.
Late submission will incur penalty with 2 percentage points deducted from the mark for each day to a maximum of 7 days (including weekends and public holidays) according to the Faculty's late assignment policy.
https://arts.adelaide.edu.au/system/files/2019-07/Arts_late_assignment_policy.pdfLinks to an external site.
For work with a formal extension, these penalties will apply from the extended due date.
Work will not be accepted after the cut-off date (7 days from the due date including weekends and public holidays), and a mark of zero will automatically be awarded for the assignment.Course Grading
Grades for your performance in this course will be awarded in accordance with the following scheme:
M10 (Coursework Mark Scheme) Grade Mark Description FNS Fail No Submission F 1-49 Fail P 50-64 Pass C 65-74 Credit D 75-84 Distinction HD 85-100 High Distinction CN Continuing NFE No Formal Examination RP Result Pending Further details of the grades/results can be obtained from Examinations.
Grade Descriptors are available which provide a general guide to the standard of work that is expected at each grade level. More information at Assessment for Coursework Programs.
Final results for this course will be made available through Access Adelaide.
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Student Feedback
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