TECHNICAL TRANSLATION
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Credit
Prerequisite
Coordinator
Program Level
Program
Applicable for Translation & Interpretation Program
Requirement in Translation & Interpretation Program
Semester in Translation & Interpretation Program
Overview
The course aims at helping students majoring in Technical Translation & Interpretation to practice text translation, Vietnamese to English and vice versa. Through the course, learners are able to improve their text analysis capacity, consolidate and sharpen their English grammar and vocabulary, significantly apply/ practically use and develop their knowledge of wide ranges of technical translation fields such as Environment Technology, Mechanical and Electrical Engineering. Regarding course accomplishment, learners are well-equipped with translation’s radical issues, have ability to translate texts of various technical fields, effectively exploit dictionaries, and express enthusiasm for Translation art.
Objectives
Learning Outcomes
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Course Outcomes |
Description
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G1 |
List basic terms used in technical texts including Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Mechanical Engineering and Environment Technology. Present Translation techniques of technical texts ranging Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Mechanical Engineering and Environment Technology.
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G2 |
Translate general specialized materials through significantly combining reading skills and knowledge of technical terms. Collect, analyze and select relevant terms from offline and online dictionaries for effective use in technical translation process
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G3 |
Have communication and presentation skills in order to perform well in both social and professional environment. Have teamwork skills as well as effective integration performance in multi-cultural work environment
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Materials
Textbook: Various sources of materials are compiled by lectures based on syllabus requirement
Reference materials:
1. Stan Gibilisto. 2002. Teach yourself electricity and electronics. New York: Mc. Graw-Hill
2. Fardo, S. W. & Patrick, D. R. 2008. Electricity and electronics fundamentals.
3. Phạm Văn Bảy. 1995. Từ điển điện tử và tin học. NXB khoa học kỹ thuật.
4. McGraw-Hill. 2003. Dictionary of Environmental Technology. The McGraw-Hill Companies Inc.
5. Hill, M. K. 2004. Understanding Environmental Pollution: A Primer (2nded). Cambridge University Press.
Assessment
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Mini-tests (on-going assessment) |
50% |
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Final test |
50% |
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