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An introduction to Translation Studies for students skilled in two or more languages, including aspects of modern theory and practice in the craft of accurate translation.
This is an introduction to theory of translation and initiation into practice. It is not a full-blown “Diploma in Translation Studies” and covers only some of that ground. It is at 4th-year level, for students who are doing Honours or Masters in any one of our six language programmes, as well as students from Māori and Indigenous Studies. It is a first-semester course. Students will be translating into English, for most of their assignments, but some work will be translating out of English, with all students tackling the same text when possible.ExpectationsStudents in this language course are expected to attend two hours of class per week in the first semester, to take part in class discussion, to consult when required with their “supervisor” and to do the assignments on time.
As a student in this course you will acquire a conceptual framework for thinking and talking about translating, and for choosing appropriate strategies for various translating tasks. You will also develop practical skills in a range of realistic translating tasks. This will make you more likely to deliver good translations.It will also be good preparation for embarking on more specialised professional courses for trainee translators.
This course will provide students with an opportunity to develop the Graduate Attributes specified below:
Globally aware
Students will comprehend the influence of global conditions on their discipline and will be competent in engaging with global and multi-cultural contexts.
Eligibility for the Honours programme in one of the six languages taught in the School.
For further information see Language, Social and Political Sciences Head of Department
Supervisors for each language: The supervisor for Spanish students is Sergio Redondo The supervisor for Japanese students is Susan Bouterey The supervisor for Chinese students is Wei Teng The supervisor for Te Reo Māori students is Jeanette King The supervisor for Russian is Evgeny Pavlov
Domestic fee $1,847.00
International Postgraduate fees
* All fees are inclusive of NZ GST or any equivalent overseas tax, and do not include any programme level discount or additional course-related expenses.
For further information see Language, Social and Political Sciences .