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Translation Practicum (TRAN90027)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5Off Campus
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Semester 1
Semester 2
Overview
| Availability | Semester 1 - Off Campus Semester 2 - Off Campus |
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This subject aims to provide students internship opportunities. Students will learn to develop an in-depth understanding of, and a clear conviction for the career of a professional translator, and are expected to undertake approximately 80 hours of professional work experience at an industry partner’s premise.
Students should only be enrolled in this subject if they have secured professional work placement that has been approved by the subject coordinator.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- Apply theoretical concepts and analytical frameworks to the production and analysis of translations in the real world
- Facilitate communication in diverse and complex linguistic, social-cultural settings through translation and/or interpreting and demonstrate leadership in these situation
- Work effectively and productively in a group situation
- Gain a broad insight on working as a professional translator.
Generic skills
- Gain advanced and integrated knowledge through practice and problem-solving processes
- Identify social, cultural and global issues and their ethical implications in a range of multi-cultural and multi-linguistic context
- Communicate effectively with people from diverse cultural, social and linguistic backgrounds.
Last updated: 8 February 2024