Master of Translation and Interpreting (MC-TRANINT) // Attributes, outcomes and skills

Intended learning outcomes

Students who complete this Course will be able to:

• Demonstrate informed understanding of recent developments in the discipline of Translation and Interpreting Studies and their professional practices
• Translate and interpret texts, written and spoken, taking into consideration the major theories underpinning the practices of translation and interpreting
• Apply strategies for translating and interpreting different types of texts, varying in register, style and domain
• Understand the cultural and intellectual foundations of the cultures in relation to the translation and interpreting tasks
• Utilise the range of technologies specific to the translation and interpreting tasks
• Work in team-based and project-based work environments
• Produce high-quality translations and interpreting that demonstrate the integration and application of theory and technical skills
• Apply knowledge and skills to plan and execute a substantial research-based project
• Translate and interpret to publication-quality in selected specialised genres, including managing terminology and accessing research tool

Generic skills

The generic skills that students who complete this course should develop are:

• The ability to communicate effectively
• The ability to convey information appropriately and accurately
• The ability to apply knowledge in practice and research
  

Graduate attributes

The Melbourne Experience enables graduates to become:

• Knowledgeable in their specialist discipline with skills to examine issues with multiple disciplinary perspectives
• Aware of social and cultural diversity in communities
• Potential leaders in their professions and their communities

For further information please see http://provost.unimelb.edu.au/teaching-learning