City University of Hong Kong Course Syllabus. offered by Department of Linguistics and Translation with effect from Semester A 2017/18

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1 City University of Hong Kong Course Syllabus offered by Department of Linguistics and Translation with effect from Semester A 2017/18 Part I Course Overview Course Title: Literary Translation Course Code: LT3351 Course Duration: One Semester Credit Units: 3 Level: Proposed Area: (for GE courses only) B3 Arts and Humanities Study of Societies, Social and Business Organisations Science and Technology Medium of Instruction: English and Chinese Medium of Assessment: Prerequisites: Precursors: Equivalent Courses: Exclusive Courses: English and Chinese Nil Nil CTL3351 Literary Translation Nil LT3351 1

2 Part II Course Details 1. Abstract (A 150-word description about the course) This course aims to develop students linguistic, cultural and aesthetic sensitivity to the multifaceted features of literary texts by helping them explore through close readings of selected works how nuances in meaning are expressed so as to lay the foundations for literary. 2. Course Intended Learning Outcomes (CILOs) (CILOs state what the student is expected to be able to do at the end of the course according to a given standard of performance.) No. CILOs # Weighting* (if applicable) Discovery-enriched curriculum related learning outcomes (please tick where appropriate) A1 A2 A3 1. Identify, describe and explain the basic problems of and solutions to literary. 2. Analyse the terminology, idiom and culture-bound language in literary texts. 3. Apply a knowledge of literary styles so as to translate with some ease and skill simpler texts in literature. * If weighting is assigned to CILOs, they should add up to 100%. 100% # Please specify the alignment of CILOs to the Gateway Education Programme Intended Learning outcomes (PILOs) in Section A of Annex. A1: Attitude Develop an attitude of discovery/innovation/creativity, as demonstrated by students possessing a strong sense of curiosity, asking questions actively, challenging assumptions or engaging in inquiry together with teachers. A2: Ability Develop the ability/skill needed to discover/innovate/create, as demonstrated by students possessing critical thinking skills to assess ideas, acquiring research skills, synthesizing knowledge across disciplines or applying academic knowledge to self-life problems. A3: Accomplishments Demonstrate accomplishment of discovery/innovation/creativity through producing /constructing creative works/new artefacts, effective solutions to real-life problems or new processes. LT3351 2

3 3. Teaching and Learning Activities (TLAs) (TLAs designed to facilitate students achievement of the CILOs.) Final details will be provided to students in their first week of attendance in this course. TLA Brief Description CILO No. Hours/week (if applicable) 1 Teacher-facilitated discussion of problems of and solutions to literary. 2 Student presentations of issues and strategies identified in translating different literary genres. 3 Translation of text passages from both Chinese and English source genres. 4 Analysis and evaluation of students s derived from either Chinese or English source genres. 5 Literary-critical approach to the evaluation of translated drama and fiction. 4. Assessment Tasks/Activities (ATs) (ATs are designed to assess how well the students achieve the CILOs.) Assessment Tasks/Activities CILO No. Weighting* Remarks Continuous Assessment: 70% Presentation 30% Students will be required to give a small-group presentation in the second part of the course, drawing on the learning experience as well as applying the knowledge gained from the teacher-facilitated discussion conducted in the first part of the course. Students will be asked to analyse and comment on issues and strategies identified in the (s) of a literary passage of their choice. They will also be required to comment on and assess each other s presentations. Written assignments 30% Two compulsory individual assignments will be given, involving one from a Chinese source genre and another from an English one. Optional assignments will also be given through the semester to students who wish to practise more on their own. Tutorial activities / Participation 10% A further ten percent is awarded to assess students general performance through the semester, for instance in practical class activities and discussions in class or on Canvas or other elearning platforms. Examination: 30% (duration: 2 hours) A two-hour final exam is given to assess students ability to perform effective literary at speed. (CILO No. 1, 2, 3) * The weightings should add up to 100%. 100% LT3351 3

4 5. Assessment Rubrics (Grading of student achievements is based on student performance in assessment tasks/activities with the following rubrics.) Assessment Task Criterion Excellent (A+, A, A-) 1. Presentation Presentation skills Excellent presentation skills and knowledge of to demonstrate an subject matter understanding of the key concepts of certain topic of introduced in 2. Written Command of subject Excellent assignments matter command of the 3. Tutorial activities / Participation Attendance and participation in class activities and discussions in class or on Canvas. Preparation for the homework and assigned readings. 4. Examination Accuracy and clarity, organization and fluency in writing and course content. Very active participation in group discussion and exceptional 1. Demonstration of excellent command of subject matter taught in the course related to literary. 2. Excellent concepts and theories taught in 3. Excellent analyses of source Good (B+, B, B-) Good presentation skills to demonstrate an understanding of the key concepts of certain topic of introduced in Good command of the course content. Active participation in group discussion and strong 1. Demonstration of good command of subject matter taught in the course related to the area of literary. 2. Good concepts and theories taught in 3. Good analyses of source texts Fair (C+, C, C-) Acceptable presentation skills to demonstrate an understanding of the key concepts of certain topic of introduced in Adequate command of the course content. Acceptable participation in group discussion and some 1. Demonstration of adequate command of subject matter taught in the course related to the area of literary. 2. Adequate concepts and theories taught in 3. Adequate analyses of source Marginal (D) Marginally acceptable presentation skills to demonstrate an understanding of the key concepts of certain topic of introduced in Fair command of the Marginally acceptable participation in group discussion and fair 1. Demonstration of marginal command of subject matter taught in the course related to the area of literary. 2. Marginal concepts and theories taught in 3. Marginal analyses of source texts provided. 4. Demonstration of Failure (F) Poor presentation skills showing an inadequate understanding of the key concepts of certain topic of introduced in Inadequate command of the course content. Inadequate participation in group discussion and little Failure to meet most or all the criterion. LT3351 4

5 texts provided. 4. Demonstration of excellent analytical, problem solving and evaluative abilities and creativity. provided. 4. Demonstration of good analytical, problem solving and evaluative abilities and creativity. texts provided. 4. Demonstration of adequate analytical, problem solving and evaluative abilities and creativity. marginal analytical, problem solving and evaluative abilities and creativity. LT3351 5

6 Part III Other Information (more details can be provided separately in the teaching plan) 1. Keyword Syllabus (An indication of the key topics of the course.) Application of the concept of function of to literary texts Version, adaptation and of Chinese and English source genres Problems of and solutions to literary Translation strategies in a literature context Cultural status of the literary text and the passage of time Synchronic and diachronic s of literary texts Culture-specific items in literary Traditional interpretations of writers and their works Literary-critical approach to evaluation of the of translated drama and fiction 2. Reading List 2.1 Compulsory Readings (Compulsory readings can include books, book chapters, or journal/magazine articles. There are also collections of e-books, e-journals available from the CityU Library.) 1. Nil 2.2 Additional Readings (Additional references for students to learn to expand their knowledge about the subject.) 1 Aixelá, Javier Franco. Culture-Specific Items in Translation. Translation, Power, Subversion. Ed. Román Álvarez & M. Carmen-África Vidal. Clevedon: Multilingual Matters Bassnett, Susan. Theatre and Opera. The Oxford Guide to Literature in English Translation. Ed. Peter France. Oxford: Oxford University Press Cheng, Nga Lai (Ed.). Translating Literary Texts: From Theory to Practice / 文學作品的翻 譯過程 : 理論與實踐. Hong Kong: Department of Chinese, Hong Kong University, 黃國彬. 翻譯途徑. 台北..書林出版有限公司, Lefevere, André. Translating Literature: Practice and Theory in a Comparative Literature Context. New York: Modern Language Association of America Roberts, Roda. The Concept of Function of Translation and Its Application to Literary Texts. Target 4.1 (1992): Chinese Literature. Peking: Foreign Languages Press. 8 The Chinese PEN: Contemporary Chinese Literature from Taiwan. Taipei: Chinese Center, International P.E.N. 9 Renditions: A Chinese-English Translation Magazine. Hong Kong: Research Centre for Translation, Chinese University of Hong Kong. 10 The Literature Network 11 Sparknotes Literature Study Guides LT3351 6