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ATS3655 · Chinese translation for professional purposes 2: Problem solving in translation
2026 Handbook6 credit pointsLevel 3Chinese Studies
Last checked: 23 Aug 2026 UTCOverview
Building on foundational translation concepts, in this unit you will focus on practical problem-solving in translation studies. You will develop and apply strategies for resolving translation issues through translating various types of texts. Through text-analysis projects you will enhance bilingual competence and your readiness for real-world translation scenarios and professional practice.
Areas of study: Chinese studies
Offerings
| Campus | Teaching period | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Caulfield | Second semester | Teaching activities are on-campus (ON-CAMPUS) |
| Overseas | Summer semester A | Teaching activities are on-campus and in a block period (ON-BLK) |
| Clayton | Second semester | Teaching activities are on-campus (ON-CAMPUS) |
Assessment
The Handbook does not list a final examination among the assessment items. That is not a guarantee there is none.
| # | Assessment | Type | Weight | Hurdle |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Translation task | Exercise | 25% | — |
| 2 | Translation task | Exercise | 25% | — |
| 3 | Translation task | Exercise | 50% | — |
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
Learning outcomes
- critically evaluate key concepts and theories in translation studies, focusing on how genres influence text classification and translation strategies;
- apply key concepts to develop practical approaches to genre-specific translation;
- use bilingual skills and application of translation strategies to communicate effectively in both languages and adapt texts across various genres in a range of professional contexts.
Workload
Minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 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.
| Activity | Duration |
|---|---|
| Lectures | 12 hours |
| Tutorials | 24 hours |
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