Translation, Interpreting, Communication (TRAN90021)

Intended learning outcomes

On completion of this subject, students should be able to:

• Apply analytical frameworks to the production and analysis of translation and interpreting
• Demonstrate abilities to explain and analyse cultural differences as a specialist and to facilitate communication in diverse and complex linguistic, socio-cultural settings
• Work effectively and productively in a group situation
• Identify different approaches to translation and interpreting studies and to the role of a professional translator/interpreter as a communicator.

Generic skills

• Gain deep discipline knowledge: Students will be able to gain advanced and integrated knowledge of a complex body of knowledge in translation and interpreting studies and contrastive linguistics through practice and problem-solving processes
• Enhance intercultural and ethical competency: Students will be able to identify social, cultural and global issues and their ethical implications as an expert, understand accountability and the responsibilities of translators and interpreters, and demonstrate the capacity to operate with personal and professional integrity in a range of social, cultural and linguistic contexts
• Demonstrate career readiness and leadership skills as professional translator: Students will be able to deliver translation and interpreting in a timely fashion as a professional translator and interpreter, communicate effectively with people from diverse cultural, social and linguistic backgrounds, and develop lifelong learning skills characterised by academic rigour, self-direction, and intellectual independence.