Dr Akiko Uchiyama
Course overview
- Study period
- Semester 2, 2024 (22/07/2024 - 18/11/2024)
- Study level
- Postgraduate Coursework
- Location
- St Lucia
- Attendance mode
- In Person
- Units
- 2
- Administrative campus
- St Lucia
- Coordinating unit
- Languages & Cultures School
This course builds on Theoretical Studies in Translation and Interpreting offered in Semester 1, examining empirical and conceptual research in the discipline to develop an advanced understanding of the research issues and trends in the field. Interdisciplinary research on translation and interpreting as well as research in digital technology will also be covered.
This course builds on the theoretical foundation introduced in Semester 1, with the focus on research training that will develop students’ independent and critical thinking and ability to design and conduct a research project. It offers a pathway for entry into a research higher degree in translation and interpreting studies for research-oriented students. The research training will also provide students with a solid foundation for a future career as a translation and interpreting educator.
Course requirements
Prerequisites
You'll need to complete the following courses before enrolling in this one:
TRIN7110
Course staff
Course coordinator
Lecturer
Dr Akiko Uchiyama
Dr Haiyan Liang
Timetable
The timetable for this course is available on the UQ Public Timetable.
Additional timetable information
Public holidays:
Alternative arrangements for affected students will be announced through the Blackboard site.
Class allocation:
In order to optimise the student experience, it may be necessary to reallocate students to a different class from their first choice.
Before this happens, every effort will be made to enable students to voluntarily change into an alternative class that is suitable.
Please note: Teaching staff do not have access to the timetabling system to help with class allocation. Therefore, should you need help with your timetable and/or allocation of classes, please ensure you email hass.mytimetable@uq.edu.au from your UQ student email account with the following details:
· Full name,
· Student ID, and
· the Course Code
Additional information and support can be found here.
Aims and outcomes
This course focuses on research training that will develop students’ independent and critical thinking and ability to design and conduct a research project. It offers a pathway for entry into a research higher degree in translation and interpreting studies for research- oriented students. The research training will also provide students with a solid foundation for a future career as a translation and interpreting educator.
Learning outcomes
After successfully completing this course you should be able to:
LO1.
Develop an understanding of the main theories in the field, including the interdisciplinary nature of translation and interpreting studies.
LO2.
Understand the nature and process of research in translation and interpreting studies.
LO3.
Critically review, analyse and synthesise findings from a range of secondary sources.
LO4.
Design and conduct a research project in a manner conforming to accepted academic standards.
LO5.
Identify, locate, and effectively use research materials relevant to your field of study.
Assessment
Assessment summary
| Category | Assessment task | Weight | Due date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper/ Report/ Annotation, Essay/ Critique |
Case study of simultaneous interpreting
|
50% |
29/07/2024 - 20/09/2024
Final submission date, 4pm Friday 20 September. |
| Essay/ Critique |
Essay on translation studies
|
50% |
9/09/2024 - 4/11/2024
Final submission date, 4pm Monday 4 November. |
Assessment details
Case study of simultaneous interpreting
- Online
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Paper/ Report/ Annotation, Essay/ Critique
- Weight
- 50%
- Due date
29/07/2024 - 20/09/2024
Final submission date, 4pm Friday 20 September.
Task description
Write a case-study report on simultaneous interpreting performance. You can analyse your own, a fellow student’s or a professional interpreter’s simultaneous interpreting performance in terms of accuracy, target language proficiency, and delivery features. In addition, you can discuss how various factors (e.g., familiarity with topics and speakers, presentation speed, length of processing time, memory capacity, face-to-face communication, remote interpreting) influence the simultaneous interpreting process and simultaneous interpreting performance.
Length: 2000 words (plus or minus 10% allowance)
Include the number of words at the end of your essay.
Check the Language and Language Behavior Abstracts (LLBA) and Modern Language Association (MLA) databases for articles that might be useful when writing your assignment.
The case study report must:
- be typed on A4-size paper (1.5 line spacing).
- use 12-point Calibri font.
- any tables or diagrams should be included in the appropriate part of the text, not at the end.
- demonstrate a familiarity with relevant literature on the topic and an ability to evaluate this material critically.
- use the APA referencing style.
- acknowledge when other people’s ideas are used.
- discuss your own ideas and their relationship to those of others. The discussion should lead to a final conclusion.
- contain an appendix if necessary, listing further detail of supporting data. Appendices should only be used when this detail would detract from the readability of the main text.
Statement on Generative AI & MT
This assessment task evaluates students’ abilities, skills and knowledge without the aid of generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) or Machine Translation (MT). Students are advised that the use of AI or MT technologies to develop responses is strictly prohibited and may constitute student misconduct under the Student Code of Conduct.
Submission guidelines
Submit your work via Turnitin.
Deferral or extension
You may be able to apply for an extension.
The maximum extension allowed is 14 days. Extensions are given in multiples of 24 hours.
Maximum extension length allows assessors to give timely feedback before subsequent tasks are due.
Late submission
A penalty of 10% of the maximum possible mark will be deducted per 24 hours from time submission is due for up to 7 days. After 7 days, you will receive a mark of 0.
10% per day or part thereof
Essay on translation studies
- Online
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Essay/ Critique
- Weight
- 50%
- Due date
9/09/2024 - 4/11/2024
Final submission date, 4pm Monday 4 November.
Task description
Analyse a source text/s and its/their published/official translation (Chinese/Japanese-to-English or English-to-Chinese/Japanese) in light of the theory of a particular scholar, translation school, or a particular theoretical issue (e.g., equivalence). You can alternatively compare the approaches of two different schools of translation theory to analyse chosen materials. The text can be fiction or non-fiction. Audiovisual materials are also acceptable. Discuss translation-related issues, such as language issues, culturally specific elements and socio-political issues, with reference to the chosen theory.
Length: 2000 words (plus or minus 10% allowance; excluding indented quotations, any captions, diagrams, tables, bibliography).
Include the number of words at the end of your essay.
Check the Language and Language Behavior Abstracts (LLBA) and Modern Language Association (MLA) databases for articles that might be useful when writing your assignment.
The essay must:
- be typed on A4-size paper (1.5 line spacing).
- use 12-point Calibri font.
- any tables or diagrams should be included in the appropriate part of the text, not at the end.
- demonstrate a familiarity with relevant literature on the topic and an ability to evaluate this material critically.
- use the APA referencing style.
- acknowledge when other people’s ideas are used.
- discuss your own ideas and their relationship to those of others. The discussion should lead to a final conclusion.
- contain an appendix if necessary, listing further detail of supporting data. Appendices should only be used when this detail would detract from the readability of the main text.
Statement on Generative AI & MT
This assessment task evaluates students’ abilities, skills and knowledge without the aid of generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) or Machine Translation (MT). Students are advised that the use of AI or MT technologies to develop responses is strictly prohibited and may constitute student misconduct under the Student Code of Conduct.
Submission guidelines
Submit your work via Turnitin.
Deferral or extension
You may be able to apply for an extension.
The maximum extension allowed is 28 days. Extensions are given in multiples of 24 hours.
Approved extensions will be rescheduled based on assessors' availability.
Late submission
A penalty of 10% of the maximum possible mark will be deducted per 24 hours from time submission is due for up to 7 days. After 7 days, you will receive a mark of 0.
Course grading
Full criteria for each grade is available in the Assessment Procedure.
| Grade | Cut off Percent | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 (Low Fail) | 0 - 24 |
Absence of evidence of achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: Fails to demonstrate an understanding of the key concepts, principles and issues in the area of translation and interpreting studies. Presents incoherent arguments and shows no attempt to carry out the necessary background research. |
| 2 (Fail) | 25 - 44 |
Minimal evidence of achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: Demonstrates clear deficiencies in understanding the key concepts, principles and issues in the area of translation and interpreting studies and in applying skills to relate this knowledge to their own work. Presents incomplete or confusing arguments without evidence of background research. |
| 3 (Marginal Fail) | 45 - 49 |
Demonstrated evidence of developing achievement of course learning outcomes Course grade description: Demonstrates superficial or partial understanding of the key concepts, principles and issues in the area of translation and interpreting studies and limited ability to apply skills to relate this knowledge to their own work. Present undeveloped or inappropriate arguments, with lack of evidence of background research. |
| 4 (Pass) | 50 - 64 |
Demonstrated evidence of functional achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: Demonstrates adequate understanding of the key concepts, principles and issues in the area of translation and interpreting studies and applies skills to relate this knowledge to their own work. Develops routine arguments, with some evidence of background research. |
| 5 (Credit) | 65 - 74 |
Demonstrated evidence of proficient achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: Demonstrates sufficient understanding of the key concepts, principles and issues in the area of translation and interpreting studies and skills to apply this knowledge to their own work. Develops convincing arguments, with sufficient evidence of background research. |
| 6 (Distinction) | 75 - 84 |
Demonstrated evidence of advanced achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: Demonstrates very good understanding of the key concepts, principles and issues in the area of translation and interpreting studies and skills to apply this knowledge to their own work. Develops sound and resourceful arguments, with frequent evidence of background research. |
| 7 (High Distinction) | 85 - 100 |
Demonstrated evidence of exceptional achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: Demonstrates excellent understanding of the key concepts, principles and issues in the area of translation and interpreting studies and skills to apply this knowledge to their own work. Develops original and creative arguments, with consistent evidence of background research. |
Additional course grading information
Marking criteria and/or marking rubrics are available in the ‘Assessment’ folder in Blackboard for this course.
Supplementary assessment
Supplementary assessment is available for this course.
Learning resources
You'll need the following resources to successfully complete the course. We've indicated below if you need a personal copy of the reading materials or your own item.
Library resources
Find the required and recommended resources for this course on the UQ Library website.
Additional learning resources information
Many books about translation and interpreting can be found in the Central Library around the P306 call number.
Learning activities
The learning activities for this course are outlined below. Learn more about the learning outcomes that apply to this course.
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| Learning period | Activity type | Topic |
|---|---|---|
Week 1 (22 Jul - 28 Jul) |
Lecture |
Introduction to T&I studies |
Multiple weeks From Week 2 To Week 7 |
Lecture |
Lecture and discussion on interpreting studies |
Multiple weeks From Week 8 To Week 13 |
Lecture |
Lecture and discussion on translation studies |
Policies and procedures
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- Student Code of Conduct Policy
- Student Integrity and Misconduct Policy and Procedure
- Assessment Procedure
- Examinations Procedure
- Reasonable Adjustments - Students Policy and Procedure
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