Translation Internship (TRAN90010)

Translation Internship is a 25-point subject where participants are placed in a professional translation environment. They will work on individual and team-based English-Chinese translation projects that require them to integrate their linguistic, technical and collaborative skills, and to experience the variety of roles in professional translation such as commissioner, editor and reviser. Translation Internship comprises two options (a) work experience in a government or commercial translation service; or (b) experience in a simulated translation service at the University of Melbourne.

For option (a), interns will work under the supervision and guidance of a mentor within these organisations or a professional English-Chinese translator working with them. Students will be provided with advice by the Subject Coordinator on potential organisations or translator mentors to contact, but will also be required to use their own networks; their choice will then need to be ratified by the Subject Coordinator.

For option (b), students will work with their classmates in a team organized by the Subject Coordinator for the purpose of simulated work experience. They carry out individual and team-based English-Chinese translation projects to experience the variety of roles in professional translation such as commissioner, editor and reviser and to acquire collaborative skills.

In both (a) and (b), students will keep an e-portfolio to record and reflect on their work as an intern, including their translation tasks, log of work they undertake, and reflective diary. Students will also observe the working environment of professional translators and develop practical work skills and understanding of ethical translation practice in context.