APG5883 · Translation project

Overview

The project consists of a practical translation component of approximately 6,000-7,000 words, with a substantial critical introduction (written in English) of 2,000-3,000 words. ‘Practical translation’ may be construed broadly and is not limited to a single n interlingual text-based translation and may include a portfolio of multi-modal outputs. You will be grouped into thematic streams for your projects (you will choose your stream at the start of semester) to facilitate peer support and expert guidance by a stream supervisor. Within your stream you may choose your own individual topic that you would like to explore through this project, applying the knowledge and skills you have gained throughout the course. Following an introductory module on research design, you will have fortnightly group sessions to plan, share ideas and finalise your project. There will also be specific tasks to complete for each project milestone to keep you on track and towards the end of semester you will present your project orally to gain detailed feedback before submission.

Areas of study: Translation

Offerings

Assessment

The Handbook does not list a final examination among the assessment items. That is not a guarantee there is none.

Within semester assessment: 100%

Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.

Requisites

The Handbook lists no prerequisite, corequisite or prohibition for this unit.

Learning outcomes

1. Develop a series of appropriate research questions and a research methodology within the paradigm of Translation Studies;
2. Apply relevant theoretical frameworks to the research questions;
3. Produce a translation or series of translations framed by a critical introduction addressing your research questions;
4. Critically reflect on your own translation practises.

Workload

Minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 288 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of scheduled learning activities and independent study. Scheduled activities may include a combination of teacher directed learning, peer directed learning and online engagement.

Student experience, not official rules. Nothing here changes what the Handbook says.