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Chinese Translation

Master of TranslationInformal specialisationYear: 2020

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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 endorsed by the National Accreditation Authority for Translators and Interpreters Ltd (NAATI).

Last updated: 1 March 2021

Structure

150 credit points

150 Point Program

Duration: 1.5 years full time

  • eight compulsory subjects (100 points)
  • core subjects (25 points)
  • elective subjects (25 points)

Capstone Requirement:

All students are required to complete one of the Capstone Requirements 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.

Capstone Stream 2- TRAN90022 Translation Industry Project (12.5 points) and TRAN90021 Translation and Communication (12.5 points)

Purpose: To enhance career-readiness and employability by equipping students with the ability to apply theory to practice.

Whereas “Translation and Communication” addresses the issue of translators and interpreters being intercultural fascinators and mediators in a workplace, “Translation Industry Project” offers students an opportunity to undertake real-life translation projects assigned by industry partners.

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

Subject Options

Compulsory Subjects

100 points

Code Name Study period Credit Points
TRAN90001 Translation as Product
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5
TRAN90003 Specialised Translation
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5
TRAN90006 Translation in an Australian Context
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5
TRAN90007 Translating From English to Chinese
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5
TRAN90008 Translation in a Chinese Context
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5
TRAN90009 Translating from Chinese to English
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5
TRAN90011 Translation as Process
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5
TRAN90020 Business and Legal Translation
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5

Core Subjects

25 points

Code Name Study period Credit Points
TRAN90021 Translation and Communication
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5
TRAN90022 Translation Industry Project
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5

or

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
ASIA90014 Civil Society and Social Change in China
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5
ASIA90016 China and the Environment
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5
INTS90007 Rising China in the Globalised World
July (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5
LING90016 Grammar in Use
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 1 (Online)
 12.5
LING90019 English in a Globalised World Not available in 2020 12.5
LING90021 Bilingualism Not available in 2020 12.5
LING90026 Transcultural Communication at Work
Semester 2 (Online)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5
MULT90002 Supervised Reading (Asia Institute)
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5
PUBL90006 Writing and Editing for Digital Media
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5
TRAN90024 Teaching Translation and Interpreting
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5
TRAN90023 Translation Technologies
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5

Links

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

Last updated: 1 March 2021