Course Title: Translate special purpose texts from English to LOTE

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term1 2019

Course Code: LANG5829C

Course Title: Translate special purpose texts from English to LOTE

School: 365T Global, Urban and Social Studies

Campus: City Campus

Program: C6153 - Advanced Diploma of Translating

Course Contact: Bing Lee Teh

Course Contact Phone: +(61 3) 9925 0326

Course Contact Email: binglee.teh@rmit.edu.au


Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff

Nominal Hours: 60

Regardless of the mode of delivery, represent a guide to the relative teaching time and student effort required to successfully achieve a particular competency/module. This may include not only scheduled classes or workplace visits but also the amount of effort required to undertake, evaluate and complete all assessment requirements, including any non-classroom activities.

Pre-requisites and Co-requisites

None

Course Description

This unit covers skills and knowledge required to translate special purpose texts from LOTE into another language,  focusing on skills to convey the purpose and use of the text. This unit will be delivered in a cluster as follows:

Translation Cluster (ENG>LOTE) (3 units)

  • LANG5829C Translate special purpose texts from English to LOTE
  • LANG5839C Demonstrate complex written LOTE proficiency in different subjects and cultural contexts
  • COMM5975C Edit texts


National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:

PSPTIS062 Translate special purpose texts from English to LOTE

Element:

1. Analyse English special purpose source texts

Performance Criteria:

1.1 Receive and manage source texts according to client requirements and conditions and confirm they are complete and legible.
1.2 Identify complex areas of content and language requiring additional research and gather reference material.
1.3 Analyse source texts and apply knowledge of subject and context and experiences in related texts to determine key elements and potential translation problems.
1.4 Choose approach to translation suitable to purpose and target audience.

Element:

2. Translate English source texts to draft texts in LOTE

Performance Criteria:

2.1 Research and apply established translation precedents and information from resources to ensure consistent outcomes.
2.2 Analyse and adapt cultural and linguistic content of source texts as appropriate for document end use.
2.3 Produce draft translations of source texts that are accurate and coherent and appropriate for end use.
2.4 Record translation decisions and justification in glossary.

Element:

3. Check draft translations

Performance Criteria:

3.1 Identify and correct errors, fidelity issues and unsupported translation decisions.
3.2 Refine and improve target texts.
3.3 Evaluate subject-specific terminology and concepts, consistency, accuracy and functional equivalence of translated text.
3.4 Submit draft translation and glossary to checking translator or subject advisor for review.

Element:

4. Revise translations

Performance Criteria:

4.1 Assess and incorporate advice from checking translator and subject advisor.
4.2 Discuss and resolve outstanding issues with appropriate persons as necessary.
4.3 Undertake further revision until target text is functionally equivalent to source text.

Element:

5. Finalise and evaluate translations

Performance Criteria:

5.1 Use technology to format translated texts according to agreed specifications and end use requirements.
5.2 Proofread formatted texts using standard methods to annotate proof corrections.
5.3 Submit final version of translated text and supporting documentation to clients.


Learning Outcomes



Details of Learning Activities

This is where skills and knowledge learned in other units are applied to produce a professional-level translation that will meet the industry expectations. As such, the learning activities in this unit include simulated translation tasks to provide opportunities to practice elements in this unit by applying skills and knowledge covered in this unit as well as other units.The activities are undertaken in and outside of translation labs / classrooms, and involve the use of word processing and terminology management and typesetting technologies. Computer literacy and typing skills in LOTE is essential.

There is strong emphasis on self-learning and peer-review as well as industry feedback by teachers who are practicing translators and have NAATI accreditation/certification at this level.
Students are encouraged to practice their skills in self-study lab sessions supervised by program staff and work systematically on the feedback they receive from instructors and peers.


Teaching Schedule

This unit is part of the Translating Cluster and is delivered and assessed as one cluster with LANG5839C and COMM5975.

 

Week

All-language combined Program lecture/webinar

All-language combined Program workshop

Language-Specific Workshop

Elements

Assessments

Note: AT2 (Wk 6-7)

AT3 (Wk 13-14)

Week 1

Introduction & NAATI Overview

[no workshop]

Recommended Topics:

Welfare and Social Issues

Education

Health

Medical

Legal

Immigration

Environment

Science and Technology

Australian Issues

Politics

Industrial Relations

Business

Trade

Finance

Insurance

LANG5829C

Analyse special purpose source texts

Translate English source texts to draft texts in LOTE

Check draft translations

Revise translations

Finalise and evaluate translations

 

LANG5839C

Read and analyse complex documents

Provide summaries of complex written documents

Write professional and commercial documents

 

COMM5975

Prepare to edit written content

Enhance clarity of written communication

Finalise editing process

 

Week 2

Translation competency

[no workshop]

 

Week 3

A Day in the life of a Translator

Practice workshop

 AT1

Week 4

Running your own Translation Business

Practice workshop

 AT1

Week 5

Localisation and Translation

Practice workshop

 AT1

Week 6 

Legal Translation

Practice workshop

AT1 + AT2

Week 7

Security and Translation

Practice workshop

AT1 + AT2

Week 8

Medical Translating

Practice workshop

AT1

Week 9

Edit Text

Practice workshop

 AT1

Week 10

[Public Holiday]

[Public Holiday]

 AT1

Week 11

Translating Industry: an exhilarating time

Practice workshop

 AT1

Week 12

[No Lecture]

Practice workshop

AT1


Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts


References


Other Resources

The unit is supported online using Canvas. Canvas gives access to important announcements, staff contacts details, the teaching schedule, assessment timelines and a variety of important teaching and learning materials. Access to Canvas can be found at myRMIT www.rmit.edu.au/myrmit


Overview of Assessment

Assessment  and feedback will be ongoing during the semester. Assessments tasks may include, but not limited to, :

- translation projects

- peer reviewed practical tasks

- real or simulated translation assignments

- practical demonstrations/assignments in which theories and strategies are applied


Assessment Tasks

 Students must complete all 3 assessment tasks (AT) satisfactorily in order to achieve Competency Achieved’ for all units in the cluster.

Assessment

Due

Type

Competent Criteria

AT1

 

Weekly workshop – Every week

Practice Translation (Week 3-12)

Self-Review (Week 3-12)

Revision task (Week 3, 5, 7, 9, 11)

Summary (Week 6 and12)

1 - Practice Translation: Produce 2 translated passages every week. Week 3 - 12.

2 - Self-Review: Review your own translation and complete a self-reflection template provided on Canvas. Week 3-12. 

3 - Revision Task: Revise the translation provided weekly according to the instruction supplied on Canvas. Week 3, 5, 7, 9, 11 only.

4 - Produce a summary of your 2 translated passages according to the instructions supplied on Canvas. Week 6 and12 only

Note:

 - Your AT1 will be done and collected by the supervisor in the scheduled practice workshop every week.

 - Week 3 submissions will be checked by your tutor and individual feedback will be provided.

 - Week 4-12 submissions will be randomly selected, checked and individual feedback will be provided to the students picked. 

 - Submission of this assessment must be accompanied by a completed cover sheet for Submission of work for Assessment downloadable via http://mams.rmit.edu.au/s1llva641yxuz.pdf

AT2

 

Week 6 or 7

Translation of Two Texts + Revision + Review & Finalise + Summary

 

Part I & II of the assessment will be conducted in a computer lab setting. You are required to complete these parts within 3.5 hours. The actual exam date and time will be announced by the program.

 

Part I: Translate into LOTE two 250-word special purpose texts out of three passages.

Part II: Revise a translation and allocate error categories.

 

Part III & IV of the assessment are to be submitted later via electronic means to a designated repository.

Part III: You will receive feedback on your translation and will be asked to work through the feedback, review and finalise your translation. 

Part IV: You are required to provide a summary in LOTE of the two 250-word special purpose texts you chose to translate.

AT3

Between the end of Week 12 and Week 14

Translation of  Two Texts  + Revision

This assessment will be conducted in a computer lab setting. You are required to complete these two parts within 3.5 hours. The actual exam date and time will be announced by the program.   Part I: Translate into LOTE two 250-word special purpose texts out of three passages. Part II: Revise a translation and allocate error categories.

 

NOTE Assessment Task 2 (Part I & II only) and Assessment Task 3 will be administered under simulated National certification test conditions and be checked by instructor against RMIT performance descriptors which reflect National certification and industry standards.

 

GRADING INFORMATION

This course uses a competency-based assessment and will be graded as follows:

CA (Competency Achieved)
NYC (Not Yet Competent)
DNS (Did Not Submit)

 

All competency-based assessment tasks for this cluster must be completed at the required level (see the elements and key performance criteria for each unit) in order to achieve a CA (Competency Achieved) for all units in the cluster. If you have not completed ALL the assessment tasks or you have completed them but some or all are not at the required level, all units in this cluster will be assessed as NYC (Not Yet Competent).

If a student does not submit some or all assessment tasks, a DNS result will be entered.

 

Important: Students must complete each and every assessment and be assessed competent in each and every assessment in order to pass the relevant unit(s) and the whole cluster.


Assessment Matrix

LANG5829C

Elements

Assessment Task 1

Assessment Task 2

Assessment Task 3

Analyse special purpose source texts

X

X

X

Translate English source texts to draft texts in LOTE

X

X

X

Check draft translations

X

X

X

Revise translations

X

X

X

Finalise and evaluate translations

X

X

X

 

LANG5839C

Elements

Assessment Task 1

Assessment Task 2

Assessment Task 3

Read and analyse complex documents

X

X

X

Provide summaries of complex written documents

X

X

-

Write professional and commercial documents

X

X

X

 

COMM5975C

Elements

Assessment Task 1

Assessment Task 2

Assessment Task 3

Prepare to edit written content

X

X

X

Enhance clarity of written communication

X

X

X

Finalise editing process

X

X

X

Other Information

Learning Resources - RMIT Library
The University Library provides extensive services, facilities and study space as well as comprehensive collections of books, periodicals and other course related materials, such as DVD’s, magazines, slides, films etc. Computer laboratories with access to a wide range of desktop publishing software are also available. The library also has an expanding virtual collection of electronic resources and networks, including product data, e-books, electronic journals and newspapers, web based tutorials, online reference and document delivery services etc., all of which are accessible on campus, and off campus 24 hours per day. More information on library resources and services can be found at: http://www.rmit.edu.au/library
The Learning Lab is a collection of web-based resources including tip sheets and interactive tutorials on study skills, writing, English language development and maths. Access RMIT’s Learning Lab online via this link: https://emedia.rmit.edu.au/learninglab/

Applying for an Extension
Extension of time for assessment tasks may be granted where circumstances beyond your control prevent submission by the published due date. An application for extension of time must be lodged with your tutor or the course coordinator as early as possible, and no later than one working day before the due date for submission.
You can apply for extension using the University’s Extension Application Form – http://mams.rmit.edu.au/seca86tti4g4z.pdf – or by emailing your course coordinator or tutor directly.
An extension of up to seven calendar days may be granted if good reason can be demonstrated. Include supporting evidence (such as medical certificates) with your application.
Extensions beyond seven calendar days cannot be granted by course coordinators, tutors or the School. To apply for an extension of time greater than seven calendar days you must lodge an application for Special Consideration.
Applying for Special Consideration
If you are seeking an extension of more than seven calendar days (from the original due date) you must lodge an Application for Special Consideration form, preferably prior to, but no later than two working days after the official due date. Late applications will only be accepted in exceptional circumstances. For information about Special Consideration and how to apply, see: http://www.rmit.edu.au/students/specialconsideration 


No assessment task shall be accepted more than three weeks after the due date without special consideration.

Assessment Appeals
If you believe your assessment result or final result is wrong please contact the course coordinator and provide the reason why you think your result is incorrect. Valid reasons for seeking a review of results include:
a) You believe an error has occurred in the calculation of the grade; or,
b) You believe the assessment did not comply with criteria published in the Course Guide; or,
c) You believe the assessment did not comply with University Policies on Assessment (i.e. an error in process has occurred).

Full details of the procedure (including appeals procedure) can be located at this RMIT site: https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/forms/appeals-forms

Academic Integrity

Academic integrity means honesty and responsibility in scholarship through respecting the work of others whilst having the freedom to build new insights, new knowledge and ideas. RMIT University upholds the values of academic integrity as fundamental to the scholarship undertaken by all members of its community. Whenever you refer to another person’s research or ideas (either by directly quoting or paraphrasing them) you must acknowledge your source.

If you are even in doubt about how to properly cite a reference, consult your lecturer or the academic integrity website: https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/rights-and-responsibilities/academic-integrity 
The RMIT library provides tools to assist with your referencing http://www1.rmit.edu.au/library/referencing

 

Plagiarism and Collusion

Plagiarism and collusion constitute extremely serious academic misconduct, and are forms of cheating. You are reminded that cheating, whether by fabrication, falsification of data, or plagiarism, is an offence subject to University disciplinary procedures. Plagiarism is the presentation of the work, idea or creation of another person as though it is your own. It is a form of cheating and is a very serious academic offence that may lead to expulsion from the University. Plagiarised material can be drawn from, and presented in, written, graphic and visual form, including electronic data, and oral presentations. Plagiarism occurs when the origin of the material used is not appropriately cited. Plagiarism is not acceptable.

Examples of plagiarism include:

  • Copying sentences or paragraphs word-for-word from one or more sources, whether published or unpublished, which could include but is not limited to books, journals, reports, theses, websites, conference papers, course notes, etc. without proper citation;
  • Closely paraphrasing sentences, paragraphs, ideas or themes without proper citation;
  • Piecing together text from one or more sources and adding only linking sentences;
  • Copying or submitting whole or parts of computer files without acknowledging their source;
  • Copying designs or works of art and submitting them as your original work;
  • Copying a whole or any part of another student's work; and
  • Submitting work as your own that someone else has done for you.
  • Enabling Plagiarism: the act of assisting or allowing another person to plagiarise or to copy your own work is also an offence.

For further information, please see the RMIT Assessment and assessment flexibility policy –  https://www.rmit.edu.au/about/governance-and-management/governance/policies/assessment-policy – and the RMIT Student Conduct Regulations - https://www.rmit.edu.au/about/governance-and-management/governance/statutes-and-regulations/student-conduct-regulations

 Plagiarism Software

The originality verification software Turnitin may be used in this course. For details, see: http://www.turnitin.com

 

Complaints Procedure

RMIT University is committed to providing a harmonious study and work environment for all students and staff. The University recognises your right to raise concerns about academic, administrative or support services without recrimination and has policies and procedures to assist in the resolution of complaints.

Most issues are resolved at the local level and you are encouraged to take steps to resolve your issue locally. The student complaint procedure details steps to take if your problem is not resolved or you believe the response you received is unreasonable.

Student Complaints Policy:http://www1.rmit.edu.au/policies/studentcomplaintspolicy

Student complaints Procedure: http://www1.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=i1lexipvjt22 
Student Complaints Form: http://mams.rmit.edu.au/v4ujvmyojugxz.pdf

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