Course Title: Analyse texts to be translated (LOTE)
Part A: Course Overview
Program: C6109 Advanced Diploma of Translating
Course Title: Analyse texts to be translated (LOTE)
Portfolio: DSC Portfolio Office
Nominal Hours: 20
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.Terms
Course Code |
Campus |
Career |
School |
Learning Mode |
Teaching Period(s) |
LANG5769C |
City Campus |
TAFE |
365T Global, Urban and Social Studies |
Face-to-Face |
Term1 2012, Term2 2012, Term1 2013, Term2 2013, Term1 2014 |
Course Contact: Miranda Lai
Course Contact Phone: +(61 3) 9925 3523
Course Contact Email: miranda.lai@rmit.edu.au
Course Description
This unit covers skills and knowledge required to read and analyse a written message in a source language for the purpose of later transfer to a target language, identifying the context, purpose and intent of the author and key linguistic, cultural, societal and situational elements to be conveyed in the future language transfer process.
Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities
None
National Competency Codes and Titles
National Element Code & Title: |
PSPTIS508A Analyse texts to be translated (LOTE) |
Elements: |
1. Identifying translating requirements and expectations of audience. 2. Analyse language of source text. 3. Analyse grammar and cohesion of source text. 4. resolve difficulties. |
Learning Outcomes
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:
- Assignments involving analysis of texts and written commentary
- Individual/group projects
- Group discussions
- Debates