Course syllabus

SPANISH 323: Spanish Translation Practice

SEMESTER 2, 2018

15 points

 
Course convenor

Wendy-Llyn Zaza
Office hours: Tuesday 9-10 or by appointment
Office:      Room 407, CLL (Arts 2) Building
DDI:         923 7144
Email:      w.zaza@auckland.ac.nz

Summary of course description           

This course focuses on Spanish language acquisition through full translations in and out of Spanish, topic-based research and summary and selective translations.

Lessons are interactive, with opportunities for practice in pairs, small groups or the whole class. Attendance at all lectures is strongly recommended in order to benefit from interactive activities designed to heighten language awareness, develop translation skills and ensure steady progress.

Aims of course

The overall intended learning objectives are to consolidate students' knowledge of the Spanish language and to develop translator competence within general, cultural and technical knowledge domains.

Specific translation skills include

• Understanding the different phases in the translation process
• Documentary research skills
• Editing and proof-reading skills

Lecture times and venues

Tuesday 12-2     Computer lab, room 259, Social Sciences (HSB) East
Thursday 12-1   Computer lab, room 259, Social Sciences (HSB) East

Please note: SPANISH 323 is taught concurrently with SPANISH 723. 
 

Assessment summary

This course has 100% on-course evaluation. Approximately 50% of the assessed work is into Spanish, and 50% into English. Coursework comprises:

• 3 assignments @ 15, 20 and 25% each       60%
• 2 in-class tests @ 10% each                         20%
• Logbook @ 10% each                                    20%

Assignment hand-in and in-class test dates

Prescribed texts:

There are no prescribed texts for this course. Material will be posted on Canvas and/or distributed in class.

 Workload and deadlines for submission of coursework:           

The University of Auckland's expectation is that students spend 10 hours per week on a 15-point course, including time in class and personal study. Students should manage their academic workload and other commitments accordingly. Deadlines for coursework are set by course convenors and will be advertised in course material. You should submit your work on time. In extreme circumstances, such as illness, you may seek an extension but you may be required to provide supporting information before the assignment is due. Late assignments without a pre-approved extension may be penalised by loss of marks – check course information for details.