Key facts
UNE unit code: SPAN304
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- Trimester 2 - Online
- Yes
- No
- No
- 6
Unit information
Translating texts enhances language acquisition because it allows you to clearly recognise the nuances in the language you are learning. You will notice patterns, and see similarities and differences between your native language and Spanish, further consolidating your learning of the language.
In this unit you will study the theory of translation, concentrating in particular on research into translation processes that has emerged from linguistic studies over the past 50 years.
The focus of this study is the development of an understanding of the way(s) translation operates as a sociolinguistic process and the strategies that may be applied by translators in practical situations.
This unit is only available to you if you have a background in Spanish language studies.
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| Teaching period | Mode/location |
|---|---|
| Trimester 2 | Online |
*Offering is subject to availability
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There are no intensive schools required for this unit.
Enrolment rules
Notes
First language (Spanish) speakers may not enrol in Spanish language units except when required for (school) teaching accreditation in Australian states and territories.
Please refer to the student handbook for current details on this unit.
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Learning outcomes
Upon completion of this unit, students will be able to:
- translate accurately from and into Spanish at an advanced level;
- demonstrate an awareness of the specific processes of translation and the role of the translator in professional practice and/or scholarship;
- demonstrate knowledge of, and attention to, culture-specific features of Spanish; and
- critically analyse the stylistic features of contemporary Spanish.
Assessment information
Assessments are subject to change up to 8 weeks prior to the start of the teaching period in which you are undertaking the unit.
| Title | Must Complete | Weight | Offerings | Assessment Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dossier of Translations 1 | Yes | 25% | All offerings | No. Words: 1200 (equivalent) |
| Dossier of Translations 2 | Yes | 25% | All offerings | No. Words: 1200 (equivalent) |
| Dossier of Translations 3 | Yes | 25% | All offerings | No. Words: 1200 (equivalent) |
| Online Assessment | No | 15% | All offerings | Structured online tutorial participation No. Words: 700 (equivalent) |
| Online Translation Task | No | 10% | All offerings | No. Words: 300 (equivalent) |
Learning resources
Textbooks are subject to change up to 8 weeks prior to the start of the teaching period in which you are undertaking the unit.
Note: Recommended material is held in the University Library — purchase is optional.
Diccionario de la Lengua Española
ISBN: 9788467041897
Real Academia Española, Espasa 23rd ed. 2013
Text refers to: All offerings
Diccionario Anaya de la Lengua
ISBN: 9788499742007
Larousse Editorial, Vox 2016
Text refers to: All offerings
Compact Oxford Spanish Dictionary
ISBN: 9780199663309
Rollin, N., Carvajal, C.S. and Horwood, J. (eds), Oxford University Press 2013
Text refers to: All offerings
Oxford Essential Spanish Dictionary
ISBN: 9780199576449
Oxford Dictionaries, Oxford University Press 2010
Text refers to: All offerings
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