Course Title: Demonstrate complex written English proficiency in different subjects and cultural contexts
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term2 2021
Course Code: LANG5838C
Course Title: Demonstrate complex written English proficiency in different subjects and cultural contexts
School: 375T Vocational Design and Social Context
Campus: City Campus
Program: C6153 - Advanced Diploma of Translating
Course Contact: Ya-Ping Kuo
Course Contact Phone: +(61 3) 9925 3771
Course Contact Email: ya-ping.kuo@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Bum Lee, bum.lee@rmit.edu.au
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 describes the skills required to read and write English fluently and accurately, to meet the written language and communication needs of translating special purpose texts. The language competence involves reading, analysing and summarising skills, which can be applied to a range of commercial, professional and literary documents. This unit will be delivered in a cluster as follows:
Translation cluster
- LANG5828C/PSPTIS060 Analyse text types for translation of special purpose texts (English into LOTE) (C), and
English into LOTE (Semester 1), and
- LANG5829C/PSPTIS062 Translate special purpose texts from English to LOTE (E)
- LANG5839C/PSPTIS067 Demonstrate complex written LOTE proficiency in different subjects and cultural contexts (E)
- LANG5830C/PSPTIS064 Read and analyse special purpose English texts to be translated (E)
LOTE into English (Semester 2)
- LANG5836C/PSPTIS063 Translate special purpose texts from LOTE to English (E)
- LANG5838C/PSPTIS068 Demonstrate complex written English proficiency in different subjects and cultural contexts (E)
- LANG5837C/PSPTIS065 Read and analyse special purpose LOTE texts to be translated (E)
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
PSPTIS068 Demonstrate complex written English proficiency in different subjects and cultural contexts |
Element: |
1. Read and analyse complex documents |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Scan documents and confirm they are complete and legible. 1.2 Read documents and identify explicit and implicit information, ideas, technical information and writer intent. 1.3 Interpret any accompanying visual and graphics material. 1.4 Identify the culturally specific meaning contained in documents. |
Element: |
2. Provide summaries of complex written documents |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Capture and convey information and nuances of meaning in summaries of complex written documents, taking into consideration cultural differences and idiolects. 2.2 Provide any additional explanation or comments to clarify meaning and culturally specific details. |
Element: |
3. Write professional and commercial documents |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Produce written documents in English, according to recognised conventions, standards and formats. 3.2 Use standard communication and information management technology. 3.3 Ensure content of documents is appropriate to audience and purpose. 3.4 Develop ideas in appropriate depth to meet the requirements of the particular subject and cultural context. 3.5 Tailor language to meet requirements of the situation, observing written English social and cultural conventions. 3.6 Draft and edit documents to minimise errors so that intended meaning is clearly conveyed. |
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 silmulated written tasks.
Teaching Schedule
| Semester 1 (English into LOTE) | ||||
| Module | Lecture | Activity | Note | Assessment |
| 1 | Cluster intro - Course Structure, Expected outcome, Assessments, NAATI Testing and assessed competencies | Submission: NAATI Practice Translation | ||
| 2 | Type of Source Texts, Translation theories. | DB: Identifying type of text. Quiz: Quick quiz on reading materials |
DB: Discussion Board | |
| 3 | Analysing Source/Target text and requirement | Submission: Analysing different source texts | ||
| Submission: Analysing target text requirement | ||||
| Submission: Translation practice on given text | ||||
| 4 | Cohesive devices | DB: Identifying various cohesive devices in given texts | ||
| Identifying Deficient source text | Submission: Identifying deficient source text, and fix them. | |||
| Identifying challenging source text | DB: Identifying challenging part in given texts. | |||
| Identifying graphic/visual materials | Submission: Translation practice on the given NAATI format texts. Tutor will provide feedback. | |||
| 5 | Building subject/assignment specific glossary | Submission: Creating glossary on given texts, research and provide 3 English and LOTE sources each (inc. websites) | ||
| Drafting translation | Submission: Drafting translation on given texts | |||
| Community | Submission: NAATI Practice Translation (2 x NAATI format). Sample translation provided as a guide only. DB: Discuss any translation issues with peer. |
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| 6 | Research techniques for specialised texts. | Submission: Research on given texts. Submit parallel texts in LOTE, 3 websites, glossary list for each text (at least 5 entries each) | ||
| Translation of Acronym, Eponym, Metaphor, Idioms, Simile, loan words | Submission: Translation practice on Acronym, Eponym, Metaphor, Idioms, Simile, Loan words | |||
| Translation techniques | Submission: Paraphrasing practice, Footnote practice | |||
| Submission: Translation practice on given texts. Share with peer for review | To be sent to peer by Thu of the week. | |||
| Submission: NAATI Practice Translation (2 x NAATI format). Sample translation provided as a guide only. DB: Discuss any translation issues with peer. |
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| 7 | Addition/Omission | Submission: Proofread and edit Week 5 translation by yourself. | ||
| Submission: Translation practice on given texts (that inc some of previously taught challenges) | ||||
| Submission: NAATI Practice Translation (2 x NAATI format). Sample translation provided as a guide only. DB: Discuss any translation issues with peer. |
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| 8 | Providing appropriate feedback to translation | Submission: (Week 6 Translation) Review peer's translation. Provide justification to your reviewed translation if needed, accept suggestions or change to something else, and finalise. | Review and send to peer by Tue of the week. Finalised version to be submitted by Fri of the week. | |
| Providing appropriate justification | Submission: Translation practice on the given NAATI format texts. Tutor will provide feedback. | |||
| 9 | Contextual study - Medical, Marketing | Submission: Translation pratice on given medical and marketing texts, send to peer for review. | To be sent to peer by Thu of the week. | |
| Submission: Creating glossary on given texts, research and provide 3 English and LOTE sources each (inc. websites) | ||||
| Submission: NAATI Practice Translation (2 x NAATI format). Sample translation provided as a guide only. DB: Discuss any translation issues with peer. |
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| 10 | Translation practices in real life | Submission: Translation practice inc. items covered in lecture. | AT1 Due (Refer to Assignment) | |
| Submission: (Week 9 Translation) Review peer's translation. Provide justification to your reviewed translation if needed, accept suggestions or change to something else, and finalise. | Review and send to peer by Tue of the week. Finalised version to be submitted by Fri of the week. | |||
| Submission: NAATI Practice Translation (2 x NAATI format). Sample translation provided as a guide only. DB: Discuss any translation issues with peer. |
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| 11 | Finalising translation for submission | Submission: (Week 8 NAATI Format) Receive feedback from tutor. Give justification (when applicable) and finalise. | Finalised version to be submitted by Fri of the week. | |
| Submission: Translation practice on given texts. Share with peer for review | To be sent to peer by Thu of the week. | |||
| Submission: NAATI Practice Translation (2 x NAATI format). Sample translation provided as a guide only. DB: Discuss any translation issues with peer. |
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| 12 | Live session with tutor (may not be during week 12). |
Submission: (Week 11 Translation) Review peer's translation. Provide justification to your reviewed translation if needed, accept suggestions or change to something else, and finalise. | Review and send to peer by Tue of the week. Finalised version to be submitted by Fri of the week. | |
| Submission: NAATI Practice Translation (2 x NAATI format). Sample translation provided as a guide only. DB: Discuss any translation issues with peer. |
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| ** Break from weekly translation practice to allow time for assessment. | ||||
| 13 | No Lecture | Submission: Translation practice on given texts, send to peers for feedback | To be sent to peer by Thu of the week. | AT2 Due |
| Submission: NAATI Practice Translation (2 x NAATI format). Sample translation provided as a guide only. DB: Discuss any translation issues with peer. |
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| 14 | No lecture | Submission: (Week 13 Translation) Review peer's translation. Provide justification to your reviewed translation if needed, accept suggestions or change to something else, and finalise. | Review and send to peer by Tue of the week. Finalised version to be submitted by Fri of the week. | AT3 Due |
| Submission: Translation practice on given texts, send to peers for feedback | To be sent to peer by Thu of the week. AT1 Due | |||
| Submission: NAATI Practice Translation (2 x NAATI format). Sample translation provided as a guide only. DB: Discuss any translation issues with peer. |
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| 15 | Back translation | Submission: Back translation practice on given texts. | AT2, AT3 due | |
| Submission: Translation practice on the given NAATI format texts. Tutor will provide feedback. | ||||
| Submission: (Week 14 Translation) Review peer's translation. Provide justification to your reviewed translation if needed, accept suggestions or change to something else, and finalise. | Review and send to peer by Tue of the week. Finalised version to be submitted by Fri of the week. | |||
| 16 | Overview of Sem 1 - wrapping up semester 1 | Submission: (Week 15 NAATI Format) Receive feedback from tutor. Give justification (when applicable) and finalise. |
| Semester 2 (LOTE into English) | |||||
| Module | Lecture | Activity | Note | Assessment | |
| 1 | English Fundamentals 1 |
Submission: NAATI Practice Translation. Sample Translation provided. |
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| 2 | English Fundamentals 2 |
Submission: NAATI Practice Translation. Sample Translation Provided. |
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| 3 | English Fundamentals 3 |
Submission: Practical Practice Translation |
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| 4 | English Fundamentals 4 | Submission: NAATI Practice Translation. Teacher to provide feedback. |
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| Semester Break | |||||
| 5 | LOTE into English specific points 1 |
Submission: NAATI Practice Translation (Sample Translation Provided) Discuss any LOTE specific issues inc. difficult words/phrase/syntax, cultural difference, collocation, grammar etc. |
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| 6 | LOTE into English Specific points 2 |
Submission: NAATI Practice Translation. (Sample Translation Provided) Discuss any LOTE specific issues inc. difficult words/phrase/syntax, cultural difference, collocation, grammar etc. Submission: Subtitling Practice |
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| 7 | LOTE into English specific points 3 |
Submission: Practical Practice Translation. Teacher to provide feedback. Discuss any LOTE specific issues inc. difficult words/phrase/syntax, cultural difference, collocation, grammar etc. |
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| 8 | Topic Specific - Financial |
Submission: NAATI Practice Translation. (Sample Translation Provided) Discuss any LOTE specific issues inc. difficult words/phrase/syntax, cultural difference, collocation, grammar etc. |
AT1 Due (Refer to Assignment) | ||
| 9 | English Fundamentals 5 |
Submission: NAATI Practice Translation. (Sample Translation Provided) Discuss any LOTE specific issues inc. difficult words/phrase/syntax, cultural difference, collocation, grammar etc. |
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| 10 | AT2 Due (Refer to Assignment) | ||||
| 11 | No Lecture | Submission: Practical Practice Translation. Teacher to provide feedback. |
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| 12 | End-of-year Recap | Discussion Board to be checked, and feedback will be provided. | AT3 Due (Refer to Assignment) |
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
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
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 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
Assessments
Students must complete all assessment tasks (AT) and achieve a ‘Competent’ for every AT.
Assessment |
Due |
Type |
Competent Criteria |
AT1 |
Wk 10, Sem 1 |
Written assignment – Read and analyse two complex and special purpose texts (English into LOTE) A. Identify translation requirements and audience expectations for each text B. Analyse source texts C. Resolve difficulties for each source text. |
By completion Further instructions and assessment criteria will be provided by instructor or uploaded on Blackboard. 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 |
Wk 14, Sem 1 |
Written Assignment – translate complex and special purpose texts (English into LOTE) A. Develop summaries of source texts B. Produce draft translations and glossaries C. Seek and provide feedback on drafts D. Revise translations E. Finalise and submit translations. |
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AT3 |
Wk 14, Sem 1 |
Written Assignment – demonstrate your knowledge of key concepts and techniques related to reading, analysing and translating texts from English to LOTE. Answer 13 questions which relate to the following: · reading and analysing special purpose English texts for translation · translating special purpose texts from English to LOTE · demonstrating complex written LOTE proficiency. |
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AT4 |
Wk 10, Sem 2 |
Written assignment – Read and analyse 3 complex and special purpose texts (LOTE into English) A. Identify translation requirements and audience expectations for each text B. Analyse source texts C. Resolve difficulties for each source text. |
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AT5 |
Wk 12, Sem 2 |
Written Assignment – translate complex and special purpose texts (LOTE into English) A. Develop summaries of source texts B. Produce draft translations and glossaries C. Seek and provide feedback on drafts D. Revise translations E. Finalise and submit translations. |
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AT6 |
Wk 14, Sem 2 |
Written Assignment – demonstrate your knowledge of key concepts and techniques related to reading, analysing and translating texts from LOTE into English. Answer 13 questions which relate to the following: · reading and analysing special purpose LOTE texts for translation · translating special purpose texts from LOTE into English · demonstrating complex written English proficiency. |
GRADING INFORMATION
This course uses 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 course 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) award.
If a student has not completed ALL the assessment tasks or they have completed but some or all are not at the required level, they will be assessed as NYC (Not Yet Competent).
If a student does not submit assessment tasks at all, 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
| ELEMENTS | PERFORMANCE CRITERIA | Assessment Task 1 | Assessment Task 2 | Assessment Task 3 |
| 1. Read and analyse complex documents | 1.1 Scan documents and confirm they are complete and legible. | A1, A9, A12 | ||
| 1.2 Read documents and identify explicit and implicit information, ideas, technical information and writer intent. | A1, A6, A11 | |||
| 1.3 Interpret any accompanying visual and graphics material. | B4, B17, B30 | |||
| 1.4 Identify the culturally specific meaning contained in documents. | A5, A10, A15 | |||
| 2. Provide summaries of complex written documents | 2.1 Capture and convey information and nuances of meaning in summaries of complex written documents, taking into consideration cultural differences and idiolects. | A3, A8, A13, B8, B21, B34 | ||
| 2.2 Provide any additional explanation or comments to clarify meaning and culturally specific details. | A5, A10, A15 | |||
| 3. Write professional and commercial documents | 3.1 Produce written documents in a LOTE, according to recognised conventions, standards and formats. | B5, B18, B31, D2, D4, D6, E1-4 | ||
| 3.2 Use standard communication and information management technology. | A5, A10, A15, D1, D3, D5 | |||
| 3.3 Ensure content of documents is appropriate to audience and purpose. | A4, A9, A14, B1, B14, B27, E1, E3, E5 | |||
| 3.4 Develop ideas in appropriate depth to meet the requirements of the particular subject and cultural context. | B9, B22, B35 | |||
| 3.5 Tailor language to meet requirements of the situation, observing written LOTE social and cultural conventions. | D2, D4, D6 | |||
| 3.6 Draft and edit documents to minimise errors so that intended meaning is clearly conveyed. | B, D | |||
| Performance Evidence | Assessment Task 1 | Assessment Task 2 | Assessment Task 3 | |
| Evidence required to demonstrate competence must satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria. If not otherwise specified, the candidate must demonstrate evidence of performance of the following on at least two occasions. | ||||
| reading and writing documents required for purposes on various subjects and cultural contexts that include some complex ideas and concepts | A | A, B, D, E | ||
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preparing written documents with clear and fluent expression of information and ideas that are appropriately structured and aligned to the audience and cultural context |
B, E | |||
| Knowledge Evidence | Assessment Task 1 | Assessment Task 2 | Assessment Task 3 | |
| Evidence required to demonstrate competence must satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria. If not otherwise specified, the depth of knowledge demonstrated must be appropriate to the job context of the candidate. | ||||
| standard formats and protocols for typical documents appropriate to the document purpose and particular language | B7, B15, B23 | B3, B16, B29 | 7 | |
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linguistic knowledge and writing conventions for the language being assessed, including: |
grammar, spelling and punctuation conventions | B4, B12, B20 | 7 | |
| social, professional, literary and cultural conventions | 7,8 | |||
| technical vocabulary for specific subject areas and contexts | B4, B12, B20 | 6 | ||
| ways to convey nuances of meaning | A3, A8, A13 | 7 | ||
| register appropriate to purpose and audience | A1, A9, A12 | E | 7 | |
| Assessment Conditions | Assessment Task 1 | Assessment Task 2 | Assessment Task 3 | |
| Assessment of this unit of competency must require the candidate to read and write complex documents in a language other than English (LOTE). | A-C | A-E | No 1-9 | |
| Guidance on suggested and recommended conditions and methods can be found in the Implementation Guide. | ||||
| Consideration must be given to holistic assessment for this unit. Refer to advice in the Companion Volumes. | A-C | A-E | No 1-9 | |
| Assessors must satisfy the NVR/AQTF mandatory competency requirements for assessors. | Yes | Yes |
Other Information
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: http://www.rmit.edu.au/policies/academic#assessment
Academic Integrity
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If you are even in doubt about how to properly cite a reference, consult your lecturer or the academic integrity website: http://www.rmit.edu.au/academicintegrity The RMIT library provides tools to assist with your referencing http://www.rmit.edu.au/library/info-trek/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 Plagiarism Policy – http://www.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=sg4yfqzod48g1 – and the RMIT Student Discipline Statute and Regulations - http://www.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=11jgnnjgg70y
Plagiarism Software
The originality verification software Turnitin may be used in this course. For details, see: http://www.turnitin.com
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