FL4115 TECHNICAL TRANSLATION

Version: 2019.1.0
1. GENERAL INFORMATION
Course name: Technical Translation
Course code: FL4115
Credits: - 3(2-2-0-6)
- Theory: 60 periods
Prerequisite(s): None
Pre-course(s): - FL3156 Theory of Translation & Interpretation
- FL3158 Interpretation
Corequisite(s): FL4166 Technical Interpretation

2. COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course helps to consolidate student’s basic translation skills learnt previously including
reading comprehension, text analysis and transferring, and composition skills, as well as
translation supporting skills including information searching and computer skills.
The course also provides students with skills for dealing with different types of scientific and
technical documents in areas including Environmental science, Electrical and Electronic
Engineering, ICT, Mechanical Engineering and Materials science. In addition, students are also
provided with background knowledge and basic terminology related to science and technology
subjects such as Environmental Science, Electrical Engineering & Electronics, ICT, Mechanical
Engineering & Materials Science.

3. COURSE OBJECTIVES AND EXPECTED LEARNING OUTCOMES (ELOs)

Upon completion of the course, students are able to:

Program ELOs
Objectives
Description of course objectives / course ELOs accredited/
/ ELOs
Level (I/T/U)
[1] [2] [3]
O1 Have a working knowledge of scientific and technological
translation
O1.1 Apply linguistic knowledge and basic knowledge in some [1.1.7; 1.1.9;
science & technology fields to analyse features of different 1.2.7; 1.2.8;
translation text types in these fields. 1.2.9; 1.2.10;
1.2.11; 1.2.13;
1.2.14; 1.2.18;
1.2.19] (U)
1.3.2 (I)
1.3.1; 2.6.6 (T)
O1.2 Collect and use appropriate terminology in translating 1.2.7; 1.2.8;
technical texts 1.2.9; 1.2.10;
1.2.11 (U)
 1.3.1; 2.5.4; 2.6.6
(T)
O2 Proficiently use technical translation skills
O2.1 Combine basic and advanced translation skills and [1.3.1; 2.6.3;
effectively apply translation techniques in dealing with 2.6.4] (U)
different types of scientific and technological texts. [2.6.6, 4.3.1]
(TU)
O2.2 Conduct information researching and analysis through 1.3.1 (U)
searching for, evaluating and selecting text sources for 2.5.4 (T)
translation activities 2.6.6 (TU)
O2.3 Evaluate and edit translated texts 1.3.1 (U)
2.6.6 (TU)
O3 Personal, professional skills, qualities and attitudes
O3.1 Extend knowledge on translator’s code of conduct and 2.5.1; 2.5.2 (I)
impartiality; have high responsibility and professional
attitude at work

4. COURSE RESOURCES
Prescribed text(s) and readings

[1] Department of Professional English (2018). Technical Translation.

Recommended text(s) and readings
[1] Nguyễn Quốc Hùng (2007). Hướng dẫn Kỹ thuật Biên dịch Anh-Việt Việt-Anh. Hồ
Chí Minh: Nhà xuất bản Sài Gòn.
[2] Byrne, J. (2006). Technical translation. Dordrecht: Springer.
[3] Gambier, Y. and Doorslaer, L. (2010). Handbook of translation studies. Amsterdam:
John Benjamins Pub. Co.
[4] Hann, M. (2012). Key to technical translation. Amsterdam: John Benjamins
Publishing.

5. ASSESSMENT
Course
Assessment ELOs Weightin
Assessment tasks Description
methods being g
assessed
[1] [2] [3] [4] [5]
A1. Formative (*) On-going assessment 50%
A1.1. Mid-term test A translation O1.1, O1.2, 30%
written test on the O2.1 - O2.3
text types covered
in the first half of
the course
 A1.2. Group assignment Students present on O1.1, O1.2 10%
features of
different technical
texts.
A1.3. Homework and in- Teacher assigns 10%
class participation marks based on
homework
completion and
participation in
class activities
A2. Summative A2.1. End-term test A translation O1.1, O1.2, 50%
written test on the O2.1 - O2.3
text types covered
in the course
* The formative assessment will be adjusted by the grading of students’ attendance whose value
ranges from -2 to +1 according to the Regulations on full-time undergraduate training at Hanoi
University of Science and Technology.

6. COURSE OUTLINE
Week Session Contents
1-3 1 Introduction to the course (outcomes, contents, assessment)
Chapter 1: Factual Information
Unit 1AB: Newspaper articles
2 Chapter 1: Factual Information
Unit 2AB: Academic journals
4 1 Chapter 2: Correspondence
Unit 1A: Invitations
2 Chapter 2: Correspondence
Unit 1B: Invitations
5-7 1 Chapter 2: Correspondence
Unit 2AB: Memos
Seminar: Group presentations
Panel discussion
2 Chapter 2: Correspondence
Unit 3AB: Reports
Seminar: Group presentations
Panel discussion
8 1 Revision for mid-term test
2 Mid-term test + Further practice
9-12 1 Chapter 3: Legal documents
Unit 1AB: Contracts
Seminar: Group presentations
Panel discussion
2 Chapter 3: Legal documents
Unit 2AB: Other legal documents
Seminar: Group presentations
Panel discussion
 13-14 1 Chapter 4: Product & Service information
Unit 1AB: Operating instructions
Seminar: Group presentations
Panel discussion
2 Chapter 4: Product & Service information
Unit 2AB: Product description and product reviews
Seminar: Group presentations
Panel discussion
15 1 Revision
2 Revision

7. COURSE REQUIREMENTS
(Any course requirements)

8. DATE OF APPROVAL: …………………

Chair of Academic Board Course Development Team

Ta Le My Hanh

9. UPDATES
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Approval
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