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LT5604 - Translation Methodology

Offering Academic Unit
Department of Linguistics and Translation
Credit Units
3
Course Duration
One Semester
Equivalent Course(s)
CTL5604 Translation Methodology
Course Offering Term*:
Semester A 2025/26

* The offering term is subject to change without prior notice
 
Course Aims

This course aims to give a first introduction to aspects of translation method (both in translation from Chinese to English and from English to Chinese), so as to equip students with a key understanding of commonly recurring translation problems and the various strategies or conceptual approaches that may be used to deal with them. It has a strongly practical focus.


Assessment (Indicative only, please check the detailed course information)
Continuous Assessment: 60%
Examination: 40%
Examination Duration: 2 hours
 

Exam: Translation questions English-Chinese, Chinese-English, plus commentary on translation problems. (CILONo.1-4)

 
Detailed Course Information
LT5604.pdf