AMB045 Chinese - English Translation for Business Communication
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| Unit code: | AMB045 |
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| Credit points: | 12 |
| Timetable | Details in HiQ, if available |
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| CSP student contribution | $578 |
| Domestic tuition unit fee | $3,528 |
| International unit fee | $4,368 |
Unit Outline: Semester 1 2025, Gardens Point, Internal
| Unit code: | AMB045 |
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| Credit points: | 12 |
| Coordinator: | Jasmine Bai | l1.bai@qut.edu.au |
Overview
This language unit is suitable for students with native or near-native competencies in both Chinese and English and who have an interest or need to work with business-related documents and high-level written communications in both languages. The unit teaches basic translation theories and helps students to develop their skills through a large amount of varied translation practice using real world materials including general business correspondence and sample texts in areas of advertising and marketing. In addition to the translation practice, students are introduced to business Chinese and English, which will help them to improve their skills in writing business documents. The knowledge and skills gained through this unit will provide a competitive edge for students who aspire to work in international business and trade companies requiring people with skills in translating business documents between Chinese and English. Admission may require an interview.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit you will be able to:
- Demonstrate knowledge and understanding about the similarities and differences between Chinese and English languages as related to translation of business texts.
- Demonstrate an understanding of the features of the English and Chinese languages that are typically used in business contexts.
- Apply strategies and skills in writing formal (business) correspondence and in translating texts on a range of business topics between Chinese and English.
- Apply collaborative skills to complete good quality team translation tasks and projects.
- Demonstrate sensitivity to the cultural differences and appropriateness in translating the business texts between Chinese and English.
Content
The major contents to be covered in this unit include a brief introduction of translation strategies and translation methods, analysis of translation pieces, study of English and Chinese language usage and of writing formats for business texts, and completing written and translation exercises in the areas of business letters/emails, advertising and marketing.
QUT Business Capabilities (Undergraduate)
The content and assessment in this unit are aligned to a selection of the following set of QUT Business Capabilities, also known as Assurance of Learning Goals (AoLs). Developing these capabilities will assist you to meet the desired graduate outcomes set at QUT and equip you with the knowledge and skills to succeed in your chosen career.
Knowledge and Technological Skills (KS)
1.1 Demonstrate and apply integrated discipline (including technical) knowledge across the broad field of business with depth in one or more core business disciplines.
1.2 Apply technical and technological skills appropriate and effective for real world business purposes and contexts.
Higher Order Thinking (HO)
2.1 Investigate real world business issues and situations through the effective analysis, evaluation and synthesis of theory and practice.
2.2 Exercise independent judgement and initiative in adapting and applying knowledge and skills for effective planning, problem solving and decision making in diverse contexts.
Professional Communication (PC)
3.1 Use information literacy skills, and communicate effectively and professionally in written forms and using media appropriate for diverse purposes and contexts.
3.2 Use information literacy skills, and communicate effectively and professionally in oral forms, appropriate for diverse purposes and contexts.
Teamwork and Self (TS)
4.1 Exercise self-reflection, responsibility and accountability in relation to own learning and professional practice.
4.2 Apply teamwork knowledge and skills for effective collaboration across diverse purposes and contexts.
Social, Ethical and Global Understanding (SE)
5.1 Demonstrate and apply knowledge of ethical and legal principles and practices in analysing and responding to business issues.
5.2 Demonstrate and apply knowledge of socially responsible behaviour in analysing and addressing business issues in national and international business contexts.
Learning Approaches
This unit consists of lectures and tutorials. The lectures focus on introducing translation skills, translation strategies, the analysis of the differences between Chinese and English language usages and writing formats for business texts. The tutorials focus on providing students with feedback and help towards their translation practice.
Feedback on Learning and Assessment
Students will receive feedback in various forms throughout the semester, which may include:
Informal: worked examples, such as verbal feedback in class, personal consultation
Formal: in writing, such as checklists (e.g. criteria sheets), written commentary
Direct: to individual students, either in written form or in consultation
Indirect: to whole class
Assessment
Overview
Students may be required to attend campus or an assessment centre for the purposes of assessment, regardless of the attendance mode for the unit.
Unit Grading Scheme
7- point scale
Assessment Tasks
Assessment: Examination (invigilated)
Written translation examination: business texts translation, multiple choice questions, and proof-reading of translated texts.
Formative or Summative: Formative and Summative.
Business Capabilities (AoL goals): KS (1.1), HO (2.1)
Assessment: Team Project
Translation Assignment: Passage translation in the covered areas. The assignment is composed of two parts: One part is translation of an English passage into Chinese, and the other part is translation of a Chinese passage into English.
Formative or Summative: Formative and Summative.
Business Capabilities (AoL goals): KS (1.1), HO (2.1), TS (4.2)
This assignment is eligible for the 48-hour late submission period and assignment extensions.
Assessment: Examination (invigilated)
Written translation examination: business texts translation, multiple choice questions, proof-reading of translated texts, and business letter/email writing.
Formative or Summative: Summative
Business Capabilities (AoL goals): KS (1.1), HO (2.1), PC (3.1)
Academic Integrity
Academic integrity is a commitment to undertaking academic work and assessment in a manner that is ethical, fair, honest, respectful and accountable.
The Academic Integrity Policy sets out the range of conduct that can be a failure to maintain the standards of academic integrity. This includes, cheating in exams, plagiarism, self-plagiarism, collusion and contract cheating. It also includes providing fraudulent or altered documentation in support of an academic concession application, for example an assignment extension or a deferred exam.
You are encouraged to make use of QUT’s learning support services, resources and tools to assure the academic integrity of your assessment. This includes the use of text matching software that may be available to assist with self-assessing your academic integrity as part of the assessment submission process.
Breaching QUT’s Academic Integrity Policy or engaging in conduct that may defeat or compromise the purpose of assessment can lead to a finding of student misconduct (Code of Conduct – Student) and result in the imposition of penalties under the Management of Student Misconduct Policy, ranging from a grade reduction to exclusion from QUT.
Resources
Resource Materials
Prescribed text(s)
Lecture notes and translation practice sheets. Students are expected to print them out for lecture and tutorial sessions. No textbook is required.
Risk Assessment Statement
There are no out-of-the-ordinary risks associated with lectures or tutorials in this unit. You should, however, familiarise yourself with evacuation procedures operating in the buildings in which you attend classes and take the time to view the Emergency video.