TRANSLATION 1
Course Title
Course Code
Credit
Prerequisite
Coordinator
Program Level
Applicable for TESOL Program
Requirement in TESOL Program
Semester in TESOL Program
Applicable for Translation & Interpretation Program
Requirement in Translation & Interpretation Program
Semester in Translation & Interpretation Program
Overview
This module is to help second-year translation students understand the basics of translation types, translation techniques and mistakes to be avoided. By the end of the course, students will be able to apply translation theory into practical exercises at gradual levels of improvement: practice translating basic sentence patterns, translating clause types and translating short informative paragraphs such as newsletters, articles, etc. on many different topics including culture, entertainment, basic science, tourism, etc. In addition, students will be able to translate standard texts, improve their reading comprehension ability and develop grammar knowledge, vocabulary, and rhetorical measures.
Objectives
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Goals |
Goal Description |
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G1 |
Basic knowledge of different types of translations |
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G2 |
Translation skills (English-Vietnamese, Vietnamese-English) |
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G3 |
Communication and teamwork skills in translation |
Learning Outcomes
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Learning Outcomes |
Description |
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G1 |
Describe the course position in the overall training program for technical English interpreters Present basic concepts of two main types of translation: Form-based translation and semantic translation List, describe, compare and contrast methods of translation and translation techniques Present steps of text translating Describe problems encountered in translation related to vocabulary, structure, pragmatics and culture |
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G2 |
Identify the suitable approach and techniques for the text to be translated Choose the most appropriate solution to the problems encountered in translation-related vocabulary, structure, culture, and style Compare and contrast different translation versions Demonstrate creativity, consideration, positive attitudes to exploring new things, and willingness to take risks in translation Demonstrate professional behaviour and ethics of prospective translators |
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G3 |
Work in group effectively to discuss and solve translation-related problems Present issues relevant to translation fluently and persuasively |
Materials
Textbook
Newmark, P. (1988). A textbook of translation. Prentice-Hall International (UK) Ltd. Chamberlin, D. & White, G. (1987). Advanced English for translation. Cambridge: CUP
Reference materials
1/ Quirk, R. & Greenbaum, S. (1973). A university grammar of English. Harlow: Longman
2/ Nguyen Quoc Hung 2007. Technical manual translation English-Vietnamese – Vietnamese-English. NXB Culture of Saigon. Nguyen Thanh Chuong & Truong Tac Bat 2002. Translation-Vietnamese method. NXB Time Great.
3/ Truong Quang Phu (2001). Basic textbooks goal – Vietnamese Translation – Vietnamese-English. Publisher of Vietnam National University. HCM
Assessment
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Assignment |
Percentage |
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Attendance |
10% |
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Project |
10% |
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Midterm test |
30% |
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Final test |
50% |
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