COURSE OUTLINE
Course ID Course title Credits
Introduction to
ANH308DE03 Translation & Interpreting 3
Nhập môn Biên - Phiên dịch
To be applied to Semester _________, Academic year: ________________ under Decision No
_______/QĐ-BGH ___________
A. Course specifications
Periods Periods in classroom
Total Lecture/ Self-study Lecture
Activity Lab room Fieldwork
periods Seminar periods room
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7)
60 30 30 120 60 XX XX
B. Other related subjects
Other related Subjects Course ID Course title
Prerequisite(s): N/A
1.
Co-requisite(s):
1. ANH102DE_ Listening and Speaking 2
ANH104DE_ Reading and Grammar 2
2. or or
ANH104DE_ Reading 2
Other requirements: N/A
1.
C. Course description
As the title goes, the course provides an overview of the main features of translation and
interpretation. The course starts with the translation section and ends with the interpreting one.
Concerning translation, the course provides participants with general stages a translator has to go
through if s/he wants to be successful at producing the last translated version. Besides the general
methods of translation , s/he has to be aware of the process of translating and problems related to
equivalence (i.e. at word level and above word level). Last but not least, categories of translation will
also be introduced so that participants may have an idea of the differences between general
translation and specialized translation (e.g. literary translation, commercial translation, legal
translation, etc.). With reference to interpretation, participants will be introduced to consecutive
interpreting without note-taking and then with note-taking. Simultaneous interpreting will also be
introduced so that participants can get a feel for what it is.
D. Course objectives
Course objectives
This course aims to:
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1 Provide participants with a critical understanding of the strategies of processing a text or
speeches before translating or interpreting;
2 Develop participants’ ability to examine and draw conclusions on the differences between
cultures of the source and target languages;
3 Encourage participants to reflect on cultural and social issues based on the key concepts in
translation and interpreting.
4 Introduce some fundamental techniques of memorization to be applied in consecutive
interpreting without and without note-taking;
E. Learning outcomes
Leaning outcomes Linked to PLOs
Upon successful completion of this course, participants will be able to:
1 Understand and recognize strategies of analyzing the source language PLO_14B (R)
text to the pre-stage of translating via the think-aloud process;
2 Have ability to recognize strategies of dealing with problems of both the PLO_15B (R)
scope of lexis and grammar to translate a text;
3 Apply the procedures to translate or interpret appropriately a source PLO_15B (R)
language text into a target language one;
4 Apply the communicative method to appropriately interpreting a source PLO_16B (R)
language text to a target language one;
5 Apply memorization techniques to consecutive interpreting with and PLO_16B (R)
without note-taking in the context of business meetings.
F. Instructional modes
A wide range of instructional modes are designed to promote declarative and procedural knowledge,
participant engagement, and collaboration in a supportive learning environment. Activities which
involve teacher-centered transmission models (e.g. lectures) and student-centered constructivist
models (e.g. discussions and task-based activities) will provide a variety of input-output procedures
to reach the target of quality learning.
Generally, each meeting might be conducted in the following way:
- Lectures (20% of the time): Participants will be introduced to new concepts.
- Discussions or tasks (65% of the time): Participants will participate in discussion activities or
tasks designed to activate the concepts presented in lectures or reading materials.
- Commentary (15% of the time): Lecturers will give comments on the opinions/problems
presented in group/class discussion or problems found in the tasks.
- During the course, participants are taken to join meetings with interpreters organised by Hoa
Sen University or other organizations, at least once if there is.
Besieds, the following matters should be paid attention to:
1. Group work is applied.
2. Grammar – Translation Approach, Communicative Approach and Direct method are applied.
3. For the translation part, lectureres are also required to set up classes and assignments in the
Turnitin service and later use Turnitin as a tool to provide feedback to submitted papers.
4. During the course, participants are taken to join meetings with interpreters organised by Hoa Sen
University or other organizations, at least once if there is.
G. Textbooks and teaching aids
1. Required Textbooks and Materials
Newmark, P. (1988b), Approaches to translation, Hertfordshire: Prentice Hall
Duff, A., (1998). Translation. Oxford University Press
Roderic, J., (2004). Principles of conference interpreting – http://www.amazon.com
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Task sheets (or handouts) - whenever neccessary - compiled by lecturers (The task sheets
may be distributed before each meeting)
2. Suggested Course Materials:
Chafe, W. L. Ý nghĩa và cấu trúc của ngôn ngữ (Nguyễn Văn Lai dịch), NXB Giáo dục
Odlin, T., (1998). Language transfer. Cambridge University Press
Yule, G., (1998). Pragmatics. Oxford University Press
3. Websites
https://www.ted.com/talk
This website provides speeches of famous people. Students can improve their
listening skills and translating and interpreting techniques required in course outline.
http://transpanish.biz/translation_blog/translation-throughout-history/
http://books.google.com.vn/books
4. Teaching aids: LCD projector, CD.
H. Assessment Methods (Requirements for Completion of the Course):
1. Description of learning outcomes assessment
Attendance and class participation (10%)
Task description:
- Participants are required to attend at least 70% of the time required by the course
Task length To be administered by lecturers
Assessment Criteria Attendance (50%):
- Attend at least 70% of the time required
- Be on time
Class participation (50%):
- Be involved
- Join in pair/group work
- Do all tasks / activities
1st Mini test – Translation (10%)
Task description:
Participants are required to perform individually to do a closed-book mini-test demonstrating
their understanding and skills of translating from Vietnamese into English and English into
Vietnamese. The test takes place during week 4.
Task length Each student has 60 minutes for translating
Assessment Criteria - Content (20%)
- Language use (40%)
- Accuracy (20%)
- Techniques (15%)
- Time management (5%)
Mid-term test – Translation (30%)
Task description:
Managed by lecturers in charge and participants are required to perform individually to do a
closed-book mini-test demonstrating their understanding and skills of translating from
Vietnamese into English and English into Vietnamese. The test takes place during week 8.
Task length Each student has 90 minutes for translating
Assessment Criteria - Content (20%)
- Language use (40%)
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- Accuracy (20%)
- Techniques (15%)
- Time management (5%)
2nd Mini test – Interpreting & Group work (10%)
Task description:
Participants are required to perform in groups to do the 2nd Mini Test demonstrating their
understanding and skills of interpreting from Vietnamese into English and / or English into
Vietnamese. The test takes place during week 11.
Task length Each group has about 20 minutes for interpreting
Assessment Criteria - Fluency (20%)
- Content (20%)
- Language use (20%)
- Accuracy (20%)
- Techniques (15%)
- Time management (5%)
Final exam – Interpreting Individually (40%)
Task description: Participants are required to perform in groups to do the 2nd Mini Test
demonstrating their understanding and skills of interpreting from Vietnamese into English and /
or English into Vietnamese. The test takes place during week 14 and / or 15.
Task length: Each student has about 15 minutes for interpreting
Assessment Criteria:
- Fluency (20%)
- Content (20%)
- Language use (20%)
- Accuracy (20%)
- Techniques (15%)
- Time management (5%)
2. Summary of learning outcomes assessment
For main semesters:
Duration Type of Assessment Weight Time
Linked to Components
intended
LOs
LO 1, 2 & Attendance & Lecturers’ observation 10% The whole
The whole
3 class semester
semester
participation
LO 1 & 2 1st Mini-Test To perform Closed book 10% Week 4
(Translation) individually in test:Translating from
60 minutes Vietnamese - English
and English –
Vietnamese and
managed by teachers
in charge.
Paper dictionaries &
Kim Electronic
Dictionary are
allowed.
LO 2, 3 &4 Mid-term Test Closed book test: Week 8
To perform 30%
(Translation) Translating from
individually in
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90 minutes Vietnamese -English
and English –
Vietnamese and
managed by teachers
in charge.
Paper dictionaries &
Kim Electronic
Dictionary are
allowed.
LO 3 & 4 2nd Mini-Test Managed by teachers 10% Week 11
Each group has
(Interpreting) in charge as students
20 minutes
interpret in groups
LO 3, 4 & Final Test Managed by teachers 40% Week 14
Each learner has
5 (Interpreting) in charge as students & 15
15 - 20 minutes
interpret individually
Total 100%
3. Academic Integrity
Academic integrity is a fundamental value that affects the quality of teaching, learning, and
research at a university. To ensure the maintenance of academic integrity at Hoa Sen University,
participants are required to:
Work independently on individual assignments
Collaborating on individual assignments is considered cheating.
Avoid plagiarism: Plagiarism is an act of fraud that involves the use of ideas or words of another
person without proper attribution. Students will be accused of plagiarism if they:
i. Copy in their work one or more sentences from another person without proper citation.
ii. Rephrase, paraphrase, or translate another person’s ideas or words without proper
attribution.
iii. Reuse their own assignments, in whole or in part, and submit them for another class.
Work responsibly within a working group
In cooperative group assignments, all students are required to stay on task and contribute
equally to the projects. Group reports should clearly state the contribution of each group
member.
Any acts of academic dishonesty will result in a grade of zero for the task at hand and/or
immediate failure of the course, depending on the seriousness of the fraud. Please consult
Hoa Sen University’s Policy on Plagiarism at http://thuvien.hoasen.edu.vn/chinh-sach-
phong-tranh-dao-van. To ensure the maintenance of academic integrity, the university asks
that participants report cases of academic dishonesty to the teacher and/or the Dean. The
names of those participants will be kept anonymous.
I .Teaching Staff
Email, Phone number, Office
No. Professor’s name Position
Office location hours
1 Võ Thị Kiều Loan [email protected]
2 Trần Văn Dương [email protected]
3 Huỳnh Văn Tài [email protected]
J. Outline of topics to be covered (Learning schedule)
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* For main semester:
Week/ Topics KNOWLEDGE / REQUIRED
Meeting SKILLS READING
PART 1: TRANSLATION
1 - Course Introduction Differences Handouts
between
Translation &
Interpreting
2 Grammar-based Source Language Text Knowledge about Newmark -
comprehension: Tense,Aspect, Mood & the text analysis Chapter 2
Voice
3 Grammar-based Source Language Text Class discussion & Newmark -
comprehension: Tense,Aspect, Mood & practising Chapter 2
Voice (cont.)
4 - 1st Mini Test The Process of Newmark -
- Grammar-based SL Text Translating Chapter 3
comprehension: Concepts & Notions
5 Grammar-based SL Text Class discussion & Newmark
Comprehension: Word order and practising Chapter 3
Emphasis (cont.)
6 Lexis-based SL Text Comprehension: Translation Newmark’s
Reference and Collocations methods chapter 5:
7 Lexis-based SL Text Comprehension: Class discussion & Read
Collocations and Idioms practising Newmark’s
chapter 5
(cont.)
8 - Review
- Mid – term test
PART 2: INTERPRETING
9 Colloquial expressions - Finding the key Duff – 1998
information / ideas: (p. 42)
Introducing service
10 - Word play - Recognizing the Duff – 1998
various
- Word order and reference: stress and (p. 47 - 50)
pronunciations:
emphasis
Introducing products
11 - 2nd Mini - test Note – taking & Duff – 1998
main points in
- Word order: Opening words (p. 50 - 57)
speeches
- Reformulation and repetition
12 - Concepts and Notions Speech organization Duff – 1998
- Idiom: form one language to another (p. 57 - 154)
13 - Principles of Consecutive Interpreting Interviewing Roderic Jones
– 2004 (p.11 –
- Note taking & without Note taking
64)
14 - Simultaneous Interpreting Meeting Roderic Jones
- Shadowing
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Week/ Topics KNOWLEDGE / REQUIRED
Meeting SKILLS READING
- Tips to Improve Interpretation Skills – 2004
(p.66 – 124)
15 - Final test Consecutive
- Review interpreting
individual
with note-
taking
1. Rubric for Presentation Group Assessment
Complete one for each group member
1. Unsatisfactory 2. Satisfactory 3. Proficient 4. Distinguised
CRITERIA 1 2 3 4
Structure of presentation
Introduction & Outline (topic preview, attention getter)
Body - clear development of ideas, transition / signposting language used
Conclusion - wrap up / summary (not abrupt finish)
Has fully addressed the question with no off-topic ideas, all central to the question.
Delivery Skills
Pronunciation (does it interfere with understanding?) Intonation (does it interfere with understanding?)
Overall Clarity and Fluency
Speaking instead of reading
Volume & speed / pauses
Vocabulary – correct use & sophistication
Grammar- tense / aspect, S - V agreement, articles, prepositions
Non- verbal Presentation skills
Audience Interaction (eye contact, Q&A) Body language emphasising meaning. Presentation is
engaging and entertaining
Power Point slides-appropriate number; not too crowded; aid understanding
No plagiarism / fulfills length requirements of task
Team work / appropriate language for transitioning from one group member to another. Equal
distribution of tasks has been shown
Total /70
2. Rubric for Criteria Assessment
Criteria Content Language Use Accuracy Techniques
Unsatisfactory - Uses only simple Has limited Recognizes Does not apply
grammatical forms; vocabulary to information but suitable techniques
- Lacks key give & exchange not enough or explaination.
information ideas
Satisfactory Attempts some Uses a wide Produces fairly Overall meaning is
complex ones with range of writing but not lost at times,
errors. appropriate enough inappropriate stress
vocabulary to information. and intonation
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give & exchange interfere with
ideas. meaning
Proficient Shows a good Uses appropriate Attempts to Overall meaning is
degree of control of vocabulary at logically order clear and
a range of simple times to give & ideas with intelligible.
and some complex exchange views understanding and
grammatical forms. but only on thinking.
familiar topics.
Distinguished - Maintains control Uses a range of Produces is intelligible with
of a wide range of appropriate extended stretches appropriate
grammatical forms. vocabulary to of language with techniques to show
- Conveys ideas give & exchange relevant, clear self –
logically ideas through the organized ideas. understanding
suggested about the matters.
objects.
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