Spanish-English Translation 1 (TRAN90014)

Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)

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This subject introduces students to the basic principles and practice of written translation into English using a professional translation-memory tool. Students will learn to apply contrastive grammar and grounded discourse analysis in order to identify and resolve translation problems by using a wide range of translation solutions. A key part of the learning process will be in-class oral practice and debate.

Intended learning outcomes

Students who complete this subject should be able to:

  • Develop skills in the comprehension and interpretation of specialised texts in Spanish and English
  • Utilise translation-memory software
  • Be able to apply a wide range of translation solutions to work from Spanish into English

Last updated: 3 November 2022