110-450 Japanese Through Translation

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: translation and interpreting. It provides the students with opportunities to understand knowledge and techniques necessary for interpreting and translating. It involves 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. They also should have understood basic skills and techniques involved in translation and interpreting.

• written communication through essay writing and seminar discussion;

• attention to detail through essay preparation and writing;

• time management and planning through managing and organising workloads for recommended reading, essay and assignment completion;

• public speaking through tutorial and seminar discussion and class presentations.

For 3rd-year students: written work totalling 2000 words 50% (due throughout the semester) and a final examination 50% (due during the examination period). For 4th-year students: written work totalling 2000 words 40% (due throughout the semester), a project of 1000 words written assignment 20% (commencing at the beginning of semester and due at the end of semester) and a final examination 40% (due during the examination period).

Materials supplied by the Asia Institute.