高級翻譯 A組
Advanced Translation A
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5 13:20–14:10 | 高級翻譯 A組 HB207（光復） 2 節連堂 |
6 14:20–15:10 |
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Course Description This workshop offers a practical, hands-on approach to translation, with a strong emphasis on weekly practice using articles in English-to-Chinese and Chinese-to-English directions. Through these consistent, real-world applications, the course aims to equip students with the essential knowledge and skills vital for translators in the news industry. Each week, you’ll translate one or two paragraphs in class from selected articles. Students are expected to be active participants, engaging in self-analysis, self-critique, peer reviews, and presentations to gain a comprehensive understanding of the translation process. Additionally, we’ll explore how to leverage online applications and digital tools, including AI chatbots, to refine and enhance translated works. We’ll also discuss the evolving role of the translator in the digital age. By the end of the semester, you’ll have at least 2 polished translated works (1 English-to-Chinese and 1 Chinese-to-English) ready as samples, which can be invaluable if you’re looking to pursue a career in the news industry. Course Objectives To equip students with skills and knowledge of translation. To help students develop robust problem-solving and decision-making abilities for overcoming translation challenges. To foster a clear understanding of the professional demands and nature of a translator’s role. To prepare students with the essential skills and adaptable strategies for working as a translator in the age of AI chatbots, including how to effectively utilize and critically engage with these technologies.
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All reading materials are prepared by the lecturer. The first half of the class focuses on students’ translations. We discuss grammar, syntax, and localization (i.e., adapting English content for a Chinese audience, e.g., cultural references, rhetorical patterns, politeness norms, appropriate use of loanwords or transliterations). Attendance ＆ Late Policy Missing class means you’ll miss the opportunity to contribute and shine, and this will be reflected in your scores. Please be aware of the following policies regarding leave requests: o Arriving 10 minutes after the scheduled class time will result in an unexcused absence. For the following types of leave, please communicate your absence and any arrangements for missed work promptly. o Sick Leave (病假): A doctor’s note is required for all sick leave requests. o Menstrual Leave (生理假): You may take menstrual leave twice per semester without providing a doctor’s note. o Official Business Leave (公假) ＆Bereavement Leave (喪假): In all cases of absence, you are responsible for catching up on any missed material. Please share updates on your missed work with me the week after your return. Important Note on Bereavement Leave: Do not falsely claim a grandparent’s death multiple times.
No mid-term exam. No final exam. Weekly worksheet or translating practice in class (about one paragraph per week; about 12 in-class writings): 35% Presentation: self-analysis, self-critique, and peer reviews: 35% 1 English to Chinese translated works due by mid-term (the 8th week): 15%. 1 Chinese to English translated works due by final term (the 16th week): 15%.
English to Chinese
Pair 1: Taiwan’s Economic Outlook and Growth Forecasts • English Article (Focus Taiwan - CNA English News): o Title: “IMF raises Taiwan’s 2025 GDP growth forecast to 2.9%” o Source: Focus Taiwan (CNA English News) o Date: April 24, 2025 o URL: https://www.ocac.gov.tw/OCAC/Pages/Detail.aspx?nodeid=329&pid=74776102 (Note: This is an OCAC repost of a CNA article) o Key Content: Reports on the International Monetary Fund (IMF) raising Taiwan’s GDP growth forecast for 2025. • Chinese Article (中央通訊社 - CNA): o Title: 國際貨幣基金上修台灣2025年經濟成長率預估至2.9% o Source: 中央通訊社 (CNA) o Date: 2025/04/22 (Original publication date for the Chinese version) o URL: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202504220392.aspx o Key Content: The Chinese equivalent report from CNA on the same IMF forecast.
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English to Chinese
Chinese to English Pair 3: Cross-Strait Relations and Lai Ching-te’s Stance • Chinese Article (中央通訊社 - CNA): o Title: 索羅門部長退出友台團體 遭控中國施壓 (Solomon Islands minister withdraws from pro-Taiwan group, accused of Chinese pressure) o Source: 中央通訊社 (CNA) o Date: 2025/05/21 o URL: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202505210071.aspx o Key Content: The Chinese equivalent report from CNA on the same event and broader cross-strait context. • English Article (Focus Taiwan - CNA English News): o Title: “China accused of pressuring Solomon Islands minister to quit IPAC” (This article also mentions Lai’s broader cross-strait stance within) o Source: Focus Taiwan (CNA English News) o Date: May 21, 2025 o URL: https://focustaiwan.tw/cross-strait/202505210025 o Key Content: Focuses on China’s alleged pressure on a Solomon Islands minister, with broader context on cross-strait relations and Taiwan’s diplomatic challenges. 1 hour / week 1 hour / week
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English to Chinese
Pair 4: Taiwan’s Military Preparedness and Response to Chinese Drills • Chinese Article (中央通訊社 - CNA): o Title: 美印太司令：中國繞台軍演非演習是「預演」 採危險路徑 o Source: 中央通訊社 (CNA) o Date: 2025/05/21 (Original publication date for the Chinese version) o URL: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202505210005.aspx o Key Content: The Chinese equivalent report from CNA, covering the same statement by the US Indo-Pacific Commander regarding Chinese military activities around Taiwan. • English Article (Focus Taiwan - CNA English News): o Title: “Chinese exercises around Taiwan invasion ‘rehearsals’: U.S. commander”3 o Source: Focus Taiwan (CNA English News) o Date: May 21, 2025 o URL: https://focustaiwan.tw/politics/202505210007 o Key Content: US Indo-Pacific Commander Adm. Samuel J. Paparo’s remarks labeling Chinese military exercises as “rehearsals” for invasion, and his views on China’s “dangerous course.”4 It also touches upon Taiwan’s defense posture.
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English to Chinese
Pair 1: Taiwan’s Economic Outlook and Growth Forecasts • English Article (Focus Taiwan - CNA English News): o Title: “IMF raises Taiwan’s 2025 GDP growth forecast to 2.9%” o Source: Focus Taiwan (CNA English News) o Date: April 24, 2025 o URL: https://www.ocac.gov.tw/OCAC/Pages/Detail.aspx?nodeid=329&pid=74776102 (Note: This is an OCAC repost of a CNA article) o Key Content: Reports on the International Monetary Fund (IMF) raising Taiwan’s GDP growth forecast for 2025. • Chinese Article (中央通訊社 - CNA): o Title: 國際貨幣基金上修台灣2025年經濟成長率預估至2.9% o Source: 中央通訊社 (CNA) o Date: 2025/04/22 (Original publication date for the Chinese version) o URL: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202504220392.aspx o Key Content: The Chinese equivalent report from CNA on the same IMF forecast.
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| 週次 | 主題 |
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| 第 1 週 | Introduction to the course • Technology Spotlight: Introduce basic online dictionaries and bilingual corpora (e.g., Linguee, Youdao, Glosbe) and how to use them effectively for initial word/phrase lookup. 2026-09-11(五) |
| 第 2 週 | Pair 1: Taiwan’s Economic Outlook and Growth Forecasts • 概述翻譯過程 (A Brief Look at the Translation Process): o 分析 (Analysis): Understanding source text, purpose, audience, genre. o 轉換 (Transfer): Mental process of shifting concepts. o 重建 (Restructuring): Crafting the target text effectively. • In-class Activity: Students translate the news article from English to Chinese. 2026-09-18(五) |
| 第 3 週 | Pair 1: Taiwan’s Economic Outlook and Growth Forecasts • Deep dive into 2 student translations from the previous week’s assignment (50 minutes) • In-class Activity: Students translate the news article from English to Chinese. 2026-09-25(五) |
| 第 4 週 | Pair 1: Taiwan’s Economic Outlook and Growth Forecasts • Deep dive into 2 student translations from the previous week’s assignment (50 minutes) • In-class Activity: Students translate the news article from English to Chinese. 2026-10-02(五) |
| 第 5 週 | Pair 2: Foxconn (Hon Hai) and AI/Technology Developments • Introduce Contemporary Translation Theories (Briefly): o Skopos Theory (目的論): Emphasizes the purpose (Skopos) of the translation, which dictates the translation strategy. This is highly practical. o Descriptive Translation Studies (DTS - 描述性翻譯研究): Focuses on how translations actually function and are received in different cultures. • In-class Activity: Students translate the news article from English to Chinese. 2026-10-09(五) |
| 第 6 週 | Pair 2: Foxconn (Hon Hai) and AI/Technology Developments • Deep dive into 2 student translations from the previous week’s assignment (50 minutes) • In-class Activity: Students translate the news article from English to Chinese. 2026-10-16(五) |
| 第 7 週 | Pair 2: Foxconn (Hon Hai) and AI/Technology Developments • Deep dive into 2 student translations from the previous week’s assignment (50 minutes) • In-class Activity: Students translate the news article from English to Chinese. 2026-10-23(五) |
| 第 8 週 | • Mid-term: day-off • Submission of 2 polished articles 2 (E-C). • Overdue assignments will not be accepted and therefore graded accordingly. 2026-10-30(五) |
| 第 9 週 | Pair 3: Cross-Strait Relations and Lai Ching-te’s Stance • 中文與英文的差異 (Discussion on the Differences Between Chinese and English): o Syntactic structures (e.g., SVO vs. topic-comment). o Lexical density, grammatical features (e.g., tenses, articles). o Cultural nuances and idiomatic expressions. • In-class Activity: Students translate the news article from English to Chinese. 2026-11-06(五) |
| 第 10 週 | Pair 3: Cross-Strait Relations and Lai Ching-te’s Stance • Deep dive into 2 student translations from the previous week’s assignment (50 minutes) • In-class Activity: Students translate the news article from English to Chinese. 2026-11-13(五) |
| 第 11 週 | Pair 3: Cross-Strait Relations and Lai Ching-te’s Stance • Deep dive into 2 student translations from the previous week’s assignment (50 minutes) • In-class Activity: Students translate the news article from English to Chinese. 2026-11-20(五) |
| 第 12 週 | Pair 4: Taiwan’s Military Preparedness and Response to Chinese Drills • 重構與連貫性 (Restructuring and Cohesion): Strategies for natural-sounding target texts (e.g., sentence combining/splitting, active/passive voice shifts, managing flow). • Cohesive Devices: Explore how to ensure smooth transitions and logical connections within the translated text. • Technology Spotlight: Demonstrate basic use of online concordance tools (e.g., Sketch Engine demo if available, or even just using advanced search on large bilingual websites) to see words in context. 2026-11-27(五) |
| 第 13 週 | Pair 4: Taiwan’s Military Preparedness and Response to Chinese Drills • Deep dive into 2 student translations from the previous week’s assignment (50 minutes) • In-class Activity: Students translate the news article from English to Chinese. 2026-12-04(五) |
| 第 14 週 | Pair 4: Taiwan’s Military Preparedness and Response to Chinese Drills • Deep dive into 2 student translations from the previous week’s assignment (50 minutes) • In-class Activity: Students translate the news article from English to Chinese. 2026-12-11(五) |
| 第 15 週 | • Presentation 2026-12-18(五) |
| 第 16 週 | • Final exam week: day-off • Submission of 2 polished articles 2 (C-E). • Overdue assignments will not be accepted and therefore graded accordingly. 2026-12-25(五) |
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