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Chapter 0: Introduction
Lecturer: Lê Tấn Phước
 OVERVIEW OF THE COURSE

• Syllabus content
• Objectives
• Learning plan
• Methodology
• Assessment
• Learning materials
SYLLABUS CONTENT

• Translation series: Translation 1, 2 and 3

• Article translation skills: English into Vietnamese
• Direct and indirect translation methods
• Various areas: Economics, Education, Health and Lifestyle and Technology
• Main source: authentic reports from VOA.
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OBJECTIVES

• Knowledge
• Translation methods vs. translation procedures
• Definition, use, classification and examples of translation procedures
• Different translation procedures
• Appropriate translation procedure for translation.

• Skills
• 2 basic steps in translating a sentence
• Reading skills
• Vocabulary
• Soft skills
OBJECTIVES (cont.)

• Attitudes
• Deadline and professional ethics
• Active involvement
LEARNING PLAN

• Course duration: 10 weeks

• Account and password to log in
• 2 conferences (week 2 and 7 - enquiries and feedbacks)
• 2 forums (week 3 and 6 - discussion)
• Peer-editing (week 4 and 8 - mutual correction)
• Review session (final week)
• Final exam (offline)
METHODOLOGY

• On-line study and self-study

• Exercises or assignments submission by the deadline
• Conference and forum participation for enquiries and discussion
ASSESSMENT

• At least 1 video-conference
• All 8 individual exercises
• Mid-term: 40%
• Final exam: 60%
• Final test: Theory (2 marks) and translation (8 marks)
LEARNING MATERIALS

• Main text book

• Pham, V.P.H. (2014). Giáo trình Luyện dịch 1. Đại học Mở TPHCM.

• Reference books
• Newmark, P. (1998). A Textbook for Translation. New York: Prentice Hall.
• Vinay, J.-P. & Darbelnet, J. (2000). A Methodology for Translation. London: Routledge.
• Truong, Q. P. (2014). Giáo khoa căn bản môn Dịch Anh Việt, Việt Anh. Youth Publishing House.

• Websites
• https://learningenglish.voanews.com
• https://www.voanews.com
• https://www.usatoday.com
• http://translationexcellence.com
• https://www.investopedia.com