Course Title: Read and analyse special purpose LOTE texts to be translated
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2018
Course Code: LANG5837C
Course Title: Read and analyse special purpose LOTE texts to be translated
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
Mr. Liam McCaul - liam.mccaul@rmit.edu.au
Nominal Hours: 30
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 describes the skills required to read and analyse a written message in a special purpose language other than English (LOTE) text for the purpose of later transfer to English. It requires identifying the key linguistic, cultural, societal and situational elements to be conveyed in the future language transfer process. This unit will be delivered in a cluster as follows:
Discourse Cluster (LOTE>ENG)
- LANG5828C Analyse text types for translation of special purpose texts
- LANG5837C Read and analyse special purpose LOTE texts to be translated
or
Discourse Cluster (ENG-LOTE both directions)
- LANG5828C Analyse text types for translation of special purpose texts
- LANG5830C Read and analyse special purpose English texts to be translated
- LANG5837C Read and analyse special purpose LOTE texts to be translated
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
PSPTIS065 Read and analyse special purpose LOTE texts to be translated |
Element: |
1. Identify translating requirements and expectations of audience |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Identify source, context and purpose of text, determining specific requirements and regional or specialist aspects. |
Element: |
2. Analyse language of source text |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Identify source language, including register and style. |
Element: |
3. Analyse grammar and cohesion of source text |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Analyse function of LOTE punctuation and determine semantic and syntactic structure. |
Element: |
4. Resolve difficulties |
Performance Criteria: |
4.1 Identify deficient source text and discuss with appropriate persons. |
Learning Outcomes
Details of Learning Activities
Learning activities may include exercises in and outside of classroom on individual or group bases, comparing standard forms of texts in various fields in both languages. Students will research social & cultural contextual information, practice on a variety of simulated written tasks.
Teaching Schedule
This unit is delivered and assessed in conjunction with LANG5828C.
Semester 1, 2018 - Class Schedule and Assessments – Discourse for translators Cluster (ENG > LOTE and LOTE > ENG specialisations)
Class |
Units |
Elements |
Contents (Tentative) |
Other events |
Class 1 |
LANG5828C LANG5830C LANG5837C |
LANG5828C (ENG > LOTE & LOTE > ENG) Analyse source text Identify requirements of translation Consider target text requirements Apply analysis to translation
LANG5830C (ENG > LOTE) Identify translating requirements and expectations of audience Analyse language of source text Analyse grammar and cohesion of source text Resolve difficulties
LANG5837C (LOTE > ENG) Identify translating requirements and expectations of audience Analyse language of source text Analyse grammar and cohesion of source text Resolve difficulties |
Introduction to Course and assessments Translating requirements and expectations Register and styles – Text types Punctuation Cohesive and substitution devices |
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Class 2 |
Analyse informative and descriptive texts Function of words and grammatical elements Metaphor and simile Punctuation |
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Class 3 |
Analyse Persuasive and marketing texts Punctuation Cohesive and substitution devices AT1 – explain and workshop |
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Class 4 |
AT1 – In-class assessment |
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Class 5 |
Analyse narrative texts Cohesive and substitution devices |
Distribute AT2 on Canvas |
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MID –TERM BREAK |
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Class 6 |
Cohesive and substitution devices Analyse correspondence and essays Idioms and idiomatic expressions |
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Class 7 |
Source text analysis – narrative texts Cause and effect relationships |
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Class 8 |
Workshop for AT2 |
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Class 9 |
Terminology and jargon Analyse instructive text Acronyms and eponyms |
Submission of AT2 |
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Class 10 |
Workshop for AT3 |
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Class 11 |
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AT3 – In class assessment |
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Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
LANG5828C | ServiceNow
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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
If you need additional support, visit RMIT’s Learning Lab, either in person or online: http://www.dlsweb.rmit.edu.au/lsu/
GUSS Skills Central (http://Gussskillscentral.edu.au/) is a site developed specifically for students in the School of Global, Urban and Social Studies at RMIT. It provides links to a range of resources for supporting student work on assessments and negotiating university studies more generally.
Overview of Assessment
Assessment will be ongoing during the semester, and you will receive feedback on your progress. You will undertake a variety of assessment tasks and activities to assess your level of competence against key elements and performance criteria.
The assessment tasks/activities may include, but are not limited to:
- peer reviewed practical tasks
- real or simulated assignments where translated texts are independently checked and proofed.
- individual/group projects
- action learning tasks.
Assessment Tasks
Assessments for ENG > LOTE and LOTE > ENG specialisations
Students must complete all 3 assessment tasks (AT) satisfactorily in order to be graded ‘Competent Achieved’ for the cluster.
Assessment |
Due |
Type |
Competent Criteria |
AT1 |
Class 4 |
In-class Assessment – Analyse 2 special purpose texts and complete questionnaire provided by instructor. |
By completion Further instructions and assessment criteria will be provided by instructor on Canvas. You will be assessed Competent or Not-Yet-Competent for this assessment. 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 |
Class 9 |
Written assignment Analyse 4 special purpose texts and answer questions provided by your instructor. |
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AT3 |
Class 12 |
In-class Assessment Simulated Translation Project (in conjunction with AT2 of Technology cluster) |
Assessment Matrix
Matricesfor Eng > LOTE
LANG5828C PSPTIS060 ANALYSE TEXT TYPES FOR TRANSLATION OF SPECIAL PURPOSE TEXTS (LOTE-ENGLISH) | |||
Elements |
Assessment Task 1 |
Assessment Task 2 |
Assessment Task 3 |
Analyse source text |
X |
X |
X |
Identify requirements of translation |
X |
X |
X |
Consider target text requirements |
X |
X |
X |
Apply analysis to translation |
X |
X |
X |
LANG5830C PSPTIS064 READ AND ANALYSE SPECIAL PURPOSE ENGLISH TEXTS TO BE TRANSLATED | |||
Elements |
Assessment Task 1 |
Assessment Task 2 |
Assessment Task 3 |
Identify translating requirements and expectations of audience |
X |
X |
X |
Analyse language of source text |
X |
X |
X |
Analyse grammar and cohesion of source text |
X |
X |
X |
Resolve difficulties |
X |
X |
X |
Matricesfor LOTE > ENG
LANG5837C PSPTIS065 READ AND ANALYSE SPECIAL PURPOSE LOTE TEXTS TO BE TRANSLATED | |||
Elements |
Assessment Task 1 |
Assessment task 2 |
Assessment task 3 |
Analyse source text |
X |
X |
X |
Identify requirements of translation |
X |
X |
X |
Consider target text requirements |
X |
X |
X |
Apply analysis to translation |
X |
X |
X |
LANG5828C PSPTIS060 ANALYSE TEXT TYPES FOR TRANSLATION OF SPECIAL PURPOSE TEXTS (LOTE-ENGLISH) | |||
Elements |
Assessment Task 1 |
Assessment Task 2 |
Assessment Task 3 |
Analyse source text |
X |
X |
X |
Identify requirements of translation |
X |
X |
X |
Consider target text requirements |
X |
X |
X |
Apply analysis to translation |
X |
X |
X |
Other Information
LANG5828C | ServiceNow
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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.
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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: http://www.rmit.edu.au/policies/academic#assessment
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Plagiarism and Collusion
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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.
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Plagiarism Software
The originality verification software Turnitin may be used in this course. For details, see: http://www.turnitin.com
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