Course

Bachelor of Arts (Interpreting and Translation)

Approved Abbreviation: BA(Interp&Trans)

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Western Sydney University Course Code: 1519.1

CRICOS Code: 041109C

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Students should follow the course structure for the course version relevant to the year they commenced. This version applies to students whose commencement year for this course is 2001 to 2006.

This course is designed to provide students with appropriate training and theoretical background to equip them to work as professional interpreters or translators. The course consists of a key field of study in Interpreting and Translation and a major in language, linguistics and cultural studies. Students complete a period of professional practical experience that normally takes place during the daytime in the semester breaks. An honours program is available as an additional year (or part time equivalent) to meritorious students.

• *Director of Academic Program - Assoc Prof Robert Mailhammer

Study Mode
Three years full-time or six years part-time

Advanced standing

Students who already hold a bachelor's degree in a relevant field or who have relevant experience may be entitled to credit for some units after consultation with the course advisor.

Accreditation
This course is approved by the National Accreditation Authority for Translators and Interpreters (NAATI) at the Professional level (formerly Level 3). Eligibility for accreditation is triggered by the final examinations in the unit Accreditation Studies (UG), in which students are required to pass* in at least one mode (i.e. Translation into English, Translation from English, Interpreting). These examinations adhere to NAATI requirements. *Note: NAATI requires a minimum pass mark of 70 percent.

Admission

Local applications for the course must be made through the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC). Further information on courses is available on the Local Admissions section of the UWS website.

International applications should be made directly to the University. Further information on courses is available on the International Admissions section of the UWS website or contact internationalstudy@uws.edu.au

• International students require an IELTS score of 6.5 or equivalent

Special Requirements Prerequisites
Any two units of English and a high level of proficiency (native or near-native level) in one of the languages offered in the course. The languages offered, subject to demand, are: Arabic, Chinese, Japanese, Spanish and Vietnamese.

Course Structure

Qualification for this award requires the successful completion of 240 credit points including the units listed in the recommended sequence below.

Recommended Sequence

Full-time

Year 1

Autumn session

100195

Introduction to Translation

100928

Linguistics

A3038

English Semantics and Pragmatics

and one unit in LOTE sequence at level 300

Spring session

100194

Introduction to Interpreting

A1080

Sociolinguistics: An Introduction to Language and Culture

A4028

Text and Discourse in English

and one unit in LOTE sequenceat level 300

Year 2

Autumn session

A2014

Bilingualism and Biculturalism

100191

Community Translation (UG)

101302

Translation Technologies

and one unit in LOTE sequence at level 300

Spring session

100193

Interpreting Skills

100197

Medical Interpreting (UG)

A1081

Second Language Acquisition

and one unit in LOTE sequence at level 300

Year 3

Autumn session

100196

Legal Interpreting (UG)

one unit in LOTE sequence at level 300

and two electives

Spring session

100190

Accreditation Studies (UG)

100192

Interpreting and Translation Professional Practicum (UG)

100198

Specialised Translation (UG)

and one unit in LOTE sequence at level 300

Part-time

Year 1

Autumn session

101441

English Semantics and Pragmatics

and one unit in LOTE sequence at level 300

Spring session

A4028

Text and Discourse in English

and one unit in LOTE sequence at level 300

Year 2

Autumn session

100195

Introduction to Translation

100928

Linguistics

Spring session

100194

Introduction to Interpreting

A1080

Sociolinguistics: An Introduction to Language and Culture

Year 3

Autumn session

A2014

Bilingualism and Biculturalism

and one unit in LOTE sequenceat level 300

Spring session

100193

Interpreting Skills

A1081

Second Language Acquisition

Year 4

Autumn session

100191

Community Translation (UG)

100199

Translation Skills

Spring session

100197

Medical Interpreting (UG)

and one unit in LOTE sequence at level 300

Year 5

Autumn session

100196

Legal Interpreting (UG)

and one elective

Spring session

100198

Specialised Translation (UG)

and one unit in LOTE sequence at level 300

Year 6

Autumn session

one unit in LOTE sequence at level 300

and one elective

Spring session

100190

Accreditation Studies (UG)

100192

Interpreting and Translation Professional Practicum (UG)

Available language units

Please check the timetable as some units may not be offered every year.

100049

Arabic 303: Advanced Writing Skills

100050

Arabic 304: Arabic Advanced Speaking

100051

Arabic 305: Arabic Contemporary Poetry

100052

Arabic 306: Arabic Novel and Short Story

100054

Arabic 308: Language Past and Present

100064

Chinese 303: Twentieth-Century Chinese Literature

100065

Chinese 304: Chinese Classical Literature

100066

Chinese 305: Chinese Cinema

100067

Chinese 307: The Cultural Context of China

100510

Chinese 306: Traditional Chinese Thought

100093

Japanese 303: Contemporary Culture and Society

100094

Japanese 304: Discourse in Japanese

100095

Japanese 305: Creative Practical Writing

100096

Japanese 306: Japanese for Business

100098

Japanese 308: Japanese Textual Studies

100153

Spanish 303: Advanced Writing Skills

100154

Spanish 304: Advanced Speaking Skills

100155

Spanish 305: Contemporary Literature

100156

Spanish 306: Contemporary History

100157

Spanish 307: Classical Literature

100205

Vietnamese 303: Vietnamese Linguistics

100206

Vietnamese 304: Vietnamese 20th Century Literature

100207

Vietnamese 305: Vietnamese Traditional Culture

100208

Vietnamese 306: Vietnamese Contemporary Society and Culture

100209

Vietnamese 307: Creative Writing

100210

Vietnamese 308: Advanced Conversation