Program Overview

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Introduction to the Chinese to English Translation Unit

The Chinese to English Translation unit, coded as HMC327, is designed to introduce students to the fundamental theories and principles of translation, along with the essential skills required for translating Chinese to English. This unit is particularly suited for students who are native speakers of Mandarin Chinese and its dialects, as well as heritage or non-heritage students with native-like proficiency in Chinese.

Unit Details

• Unit Name: Chinese to English Translation
• Unit Code: HMC327
• Credit Points: 12.5
• College/School: Arts and Society, Humanities and Social Sciences
• Discipline: Languages
• Coordinator: Doctor Lucy Li
• Available as an Elective: Yes
• Delivered By: University of Tasmania
• Level: Advanced

Sustainable Development Goals

The Unit Coordinator has identified that this unit aligns with specific UN Sustainable Development Goals, welcoming thoughts and feedback on this alignment.

Learning Outcomes

Students undertaking this unit are expected to:

• Acquire basic skills and techniques in Chinese to English translation.
• Explain linguistic and cultural differences between English and Chinese.
• Understand basic translation concepts and theories, as well as the code of ethics in translation.
• Analyse and interpret Chinese source texts.

Fee Information

The fee structure for this unit is as follows:

• Field of Education:
• Commencing Student Contribution: Refer to the university's website for the most current information.
• Grandfathered Student Contribution: Refer to the university's website for the most current information.
• Approved Pathway Course Student Contribution: Not applicable.
• Domestic Full Fee: Refer to the university's website for the most current information.

Teaching Pattern

The teaching pattern for this unit includes:

• A weekly 1-hour lecture.
• A 2-hour workshop, with off-campus students attending via Zoom.

Assessment

Assessment for this unit consists of:

• Translation Project (25%).
• Mid-semester exam (35%).
• Final Exam (40%).

Textbooks and Resources

Required and recommended textbooks, as well as other unit resources, are listed on the MyLO site for this unit.

University Policies

The University reserves the right to amend or remove courses and unit availabilities as appropriate.