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Introduction to Translation and Interpreting
Course Code TRIN502
EFTS 0.1250
Points 15.00
Level 5
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The course prepares students for their first translation and interpreting assignments. Students develop an awareness of the problems involved in translation and interpreting. To this end they will familiarise themselves with the various techniques of preparing and analysing a written source text and perform the steps in the translation process to produce several drafts of target texts. They will self-assess and peer- assess target texts and produce a reflective commentary on the steps in the translation process and the assessment of the target text. Additionally, students will gain also develop an understanding of the professional ethics for translators and interpreters. They will identify ethical problems for translators and interpreters when translating, learning to identify and address ethical issues by following relevant guidelines.
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Qualifications
The course is available as part of the following qualifications.
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  AK3704   Bachelor of Arts   (BA)
360.00
No requisite courses specified.
  AK2002   Certificate in Arts   (CertArts)
60.00
  AK2001   Diploma in Arts   (DipArts)
120.00
  AK1288   Graduate Diploma in Arts   (GradDipArts)
120.00
  AK1289   Graduate Certificate in Arts   (GradCertArts)
60.00
  ICE1   Individual Course Enrolment   (ICE)
0.00
  INEXCH1   International Exchange (Inbound)   (INEXCH)
0.00
  SABRD1   Study Abroad   (Study Abroad)
0.00
Timetable
2026, Semester 1 Standard
Class Stream Starting Ending Day Time Room
TRIN502/N101  A  24-Feb-2026  26-May-2026  TUE  11:00 AM - 1:00 PM  Online 
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