110-450 Japanese Through Translation

Two of the following subjects: 110-437 Japanese Writing System, 110-468 Colloquial Japanese, and 110-455 Japanese Language and Culture; or equivalent. Or admission to fourth year Honours or the Postgraduate Diploma in Japanese for fourth year students.

This subject introduces advanced learners of Japanese to two interrelated, but different, areas of language study: interpreting and translation. It provides the students with opportunities to understand what knowledge and techniques are necessary for interpreting and translating. It involves regular practice of interpreting and text translation in various settings and contexts. Students are also encouraged to explore the differences in the two languages. Students who complete this subject should have obtained further insight into the structures, grammar, and discourse of Japanese and English. They also should have understood basic skills and techniques for Japanese-English interpreting and translation.

Assignments totalling 2000 words for 3rd year, 3000 words for 4th year, and examinations totalling 2000 words. Students are required to attend a minimum of 70% of all classes in order to be eligible to take the examinations.

Materials supplied by the Institute.