Units of Study
ARBC6916 - Advanced Arabic Translation 2
Semester 2, 2012 | Credit Points: 6
Coordinator: Ali Yunis Aldahesh
Phone: +61 2 9351 3699
Email: ali.aldahesh@sydney.edu.au
Description
This unit, which complements ARBC6915, provides students with training in practical translation skills in Arabic and English. Students will learn strategies of translating specialized texts with particular attention to the different semantic characteristics of the two languages. The unit will include practical translation tasks using a range of material from creative literature, literary and political essays, scientific texts, the media, business and community documents. Translation projects will be designed to suit students' individual needs and interests.
Assessments
written and oral exercises (equivalent to 1200wds) (20%), 1x2.5hr mid-semester exam (25%), class participation (5%), 1x5000wd assignment comprising a translation project (50%)
Classes
2x1-hr seminars/week
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