Course Title

INTRODUCTION TO TECHNICAL ENGLISH TRANSLATION AND INTERPRETATION

Course Code

INTR130136

Credit

3

Applicable for Translation & Interpretation Program

Requirement in Translation & Interpretation Program

Semester in Translation & Interpretation Program

1

Overview

This module is designed to introduce the freshmen of the English Linguistic at the University of Technology and Education in Ho Chi Minh City to the Technical Translation Interpreting, learning objectives, learning outcomes and professional orientation. The module also aims to introduce the students to the methods and learning skills in general and the method of learning English in particular at the university level to help students achieve the desired results in order to gain general knowledge, necessary professional skills, as well as future career attitudes.

Objectives

 

Goals

Goal Description

G1

Understand learning objectives, learning programs, learning outcomes and professional orientation for technical translation and interpretation

G2

Obtain the essential skills and characteristics of technical translator and interpreter in relation to the learners themselves

G3

Teamwork, communication, presentation skills, time management, problem-solving skills, note-taking, self-studying, critical thinking

 

Learning Outcomes

 

Learning Outcomes

Description

G1

Obtain relevant information regarding learning program and requirements technical translation and interpretation

G2

Design the learning schedule for self-study and examination

Find and process information during the learning process

G3

Develop learning and time management skills

 

Materials

Textbook: Collected from variable sources on the Internet

Reference materials:

- Cottrell, s. (2008). The Study Skills Handbook. Macmillan

- Study Skills. (2009) Hanoi University of Foreign Language Publisher

Assessment

 

Assignment

Percentage

Attendance

10%

Class assignment

40%

Final assignment

50%