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Chinese Translation

Master of TranslationInformal specialisationYear: 2018

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Overview

The Master of Translation prepares the highly skilled professionals who will mediate Australia's international relations over the coming decades.

The Master of Translation is aimed at language-English bilinguals who intend to work as professional translators or in professional roles that demand high level translation and inter-cultural skills. Graduates may work in fields such as government, commerce, law, international relations, or specialized technical areas. The Master of Translation is notable for its access to the intellectual resources of Australia’s No.1 university, and in particular the Asia Institute and the School of Languages and Linguistics.

The Master of Translation focusses on written translation between English and a specific language and vice-versa. Participants will develop professional competence in translating specialised topics, managing terminology, using translation technologies, and negotiating the cultural and intellectual boundaries of the English-speaking world. Practical learning is underpinned by study of theories of translation. Preparation for professional practice is provided by an internship.

Study methods include intensive small group sessions, autonomous study through learning technologies, and placement in a professional translation environment.
It is planned that the course will be further developed to offer other Asian and European language combinations.
The 150-point Master of Translation includes the option to choose one or two electives from the broad field of culture and communication, allowing participants to strengthen their foundation knowledge and skills.

The Chinese Translation specialisation of the Master of Translation is approved by the National Accreditation Authority for Translators and Interpreters Ltd (NAATI).

Last updated: 18 December 2020

Structure

150 credit points

150 Point Program

Duration: 1.5 years full time

 

  • nine compulsory subjects (125 points)
  • elective subjects (25 points)

 

Capstone Requirement:

All students are required to complete the Capstone Requirement for the program (25 points).

 

Capstone Stream 1: TRAN90010 Translation Internship

Purpose: Translation Internship is a 25-point subject where participants are placed in a professional translation environment. They will work on individual and team-based 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.

 

For policies that govern this degree, see Academic Services Policy in the University Melbourne Policy Framework.

Subject Options

Compulsory Subjects

125 points

Code Name Study period Credit Points
TRAN90001 Foundations of Translation
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5
 
Code Name Study period Credit Points
TRAN90003 Specialised Translation
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5
 
Code Name Study period Credit Points
TRAN90004 Translating Chinese Economic Documents
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5
 
Code Name Study period Credit Points
TRAN90005 Translating Chinese Legal Documents
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5
 
Code Name Study period Credit Points
TRAN90006 Translating From English 1
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5
 
Code Name Study period Credit Points
TRAN90007 Translating From English 2
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5
 
Code Name Study period Credit Points
TRAN90008 Translating Into English 1
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5
 
Code Name Study period Credit Points
TRAN90009 Translating Into English 2
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5
 
Code Name Study period Credit Points
TRAN90010 Translation Internship
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
 25

Elective Subjects

25 points

Code Name Study period Credit Points
ASIA90008 Asia and the World
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5
 
Code Name Study period Credit Points
INTS90007 Rising China in the Globalised World
July (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5
 
Code Name Study period Credit Points
LING90016 Grammar in Use
Semester 1 (Online)
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5
 
Code Name Study period Credit Points
LING90019 English in a Globalised World Not available in 2018 12.5
 
Code Name Study period Credit Points
LING90021 Bilingualism Not available in 2018 12.5
 
Code Name Study period Credit Points
LING90026 Transcultural Communication at Work
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (Online)
 12.5
 
Code Name Study period Credit Points
MULT90002 Supervised Reading (Asia Institute)
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5
 
Code Name Study period Credit Points
PUBL90006 Writing and Editing for Digital Media
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5
 
Code Name Study period Credit Points
TRAN90011 Translation Studies Workshop
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5

Links

http://arts.unimelb.edu.au/asiainstitute

Last updated: 18 December 2020