HCMC INDUSTRY AND TRADE COLLEGE TRANSLATION SYLLABUS

FACULTY OF FOREIGN LANGUAGE COURSE NUMBER

----------------------------- SEMESTER 3 SCHOOL YEAR 2016 2017

TRANSLATION SYLLABUS
1. GENERAL INFORMATION
- Course name Translation
- Course code .
- Knowledge blocks General knowledge
- Number of credits 3
- Number of theoretical hours 45
- Duration 15 weeks
- Prerequisite

2. COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course is for the English-major students at HITC. The course provides students with basic
knowledge of translation and it helps them get to know some fundamental principles as well as
techniques of translation. In addition, a wide range of grammatical points and lexical resources will
equip students during their translation process. This course provide a good foundation skills and
essential techniques which can greatly contribute to their next translation course, business translation.
2.1 Course book:
Nguyn Qu c Hung (2012). Hng dn ky thut bin di ch Anh-Vi t Vi t-Anh. NXB T ng H p.
2.2 References:
Baker, Mona (2011). In Other Words: A Coursebook on Translation (2nd ed.). Rutledge.
H Vn Hoa (2014). Luy n di ch Vi t-Anh, 1 and 2. NXB H ng c.
Kennedy, Graeme (2003). Structure and meaning in English: A guide for teachers. Longman:
Person.
L Vn S (2003). Cm nang luyn dch v ng php ting Anh. NXB: Vn ha Thng tin.
Minh Thu Nguyn Hoa (2016). Luy n di ch Vi t-Anh. NXB a i ho c Qu c gia Ha N i.
Newmark, Peter (1988). A Textbook on Translation. Prentice Hall.
Nguyn Qu c Hung (2012). Hng dn ky thut bin di ch Anh-Vi t Vi t-Anh. NXB T ng H p.
3. COURSE OBJECTIVES
The course aims to:
- Provide the students with some useful techniques in translation process;
- Empower the students in translation with some helpful structures;
- Enrich them a wide range of topic-based vocabulary;
4. COURSE OUTCOMES
By the end of the course, the students will be able to:
 - Understand the different techniques used in translation process;
- Apply them in translating;
- Recall useful structures in certain translation situations;
- Attain a certain knowledge of vocabulary;
- Deploy vocabulary in translating process.
5. COURSE ASSESSMENT
[1] Formative assessment: 40%
Attendance: 1.5
Participation: 2.0
Group work: 1.5
15-minute tests: 1.0
2 conditional tests *: test 1 (2.0) + test 2 (2.0)
[2] Final assessment examination *: 60%
Summative assessment = [1] + [2]
* Test format: 2 passages, about 150 words/ each.
Task 1: Translate into Vietnamese
Task 2: Translation into English
6. COURSE REQUIREMENTS AND EXPECTATIONS
- Regular attendance is required. 4 absences during the course disqualify the students from
doing the final exam
- Students must join each class having already read the material to be covered that day.
- Group-work assignment should be submitted punctually.
- English speaking is required during class time.
7. INSTRUCTORS
1. Trn Th i Hng, M.A
Email: aihuong27@yahoo.com
Phone number: 0918 435 965
2. L Th Thanh Tho, M.A
Email: thanhthao_hcmuaf@yahoo.com or ltthanhthao@hitu.edu.vn
Phone number: 0906 690 382
3. Nguyn Thi Phng
Linh, M.A
Email: phuonglinh10789@gmail.com
Phone number: 0937 605 128

8. COURSE OUTLINE
Week Content Textbook and Reference
1 Introduction to translation Handout
Translation vs. interpretation
2 ENGLISH VIETNAMESE TRANSLATION
Unit 1: Landscape (Canh quan vn hoa)
 Translation techniques: Ambiguous translation Nguyn Qu c Hung (2012). Hng
(Cu di ch m h ) dn ky thut bin di ch Anh-Vi t
Vi t-Anh. NXB T ng H p.
3 VIETNANESE ENGLISH TRANSLATION Nguyn Qu c Hung (2012). Hng
dn ky thut bin di ch Anh-Vi t
Unit 2: Di u Linh
Vi t-Anh. NXB T ng H p.
Translation techniques: The intention of the
author (Th hi n y cua tac gia)
4 ENGLISH VIETNAMESE TRANSLATION Nguyn Qu c Hung (2012). Hng
dn ky thut bin di ch Anh-Vi t
Unit 4: Communication (Giao ti p)
Vi t-Anh. NXB T ng H p.
Translation techniques: Emphasis (L i noi
nh n ma nh)
5 VIETNAMESE ENGLISH TRANSLATION Nguyn Qu c Hung (2012). Hng
dn ky thut bin di ch Anh-Vi t
Unit 5: in h lang Vi t Nam
Vi t-Anh. NXB T ng H p.
Translation techniques: Translation of cultural
thu t ng n i ham vn hoa Vi t)
terms (Dich
6 ENGLISH VIETNAMESE TRANSLATION Nguyn Qu c Hung (2012). Hng
dn ky thut bin di ch Anh-Vi t
Unit 6: Environmental Problems: Garbage and
Vi t-Anh. NXB T ng H p.
Dust (Nhng v n v mi trng: Rac thai
va Bu i)
Translation techniques: Traps (Sa by)
7 Conditional test 1

8 VIETNAMESE ENGLISH TRANSLATION Nguyn Qu c Hung (2012). Hng

dn ky thut bin di ch Anh-Vi t
Unit 8: Original man came from the sea (Loai
Vi t-Anh. NXB T ng H p.
ngi b t u t bi n)
Translation techniques: Passive form -1 (Bi
ng 1)
9 ENGLISH VIETNAMESE TRANSLATION Nguyn Qu c Hung (2012). Hng
dn ky thut bin di ch Anh-Vi t
Unit 9: Small World (Th gii cua cng cu vi
Vi t-Anh. NXB T ng H p.
ti u)
Translation techniques: Synonyms (T ng
nghia )
10 ENGLISH VIETNAMESE TRANSLATION Nguyn Qu c Hung (2012). Hng
dn ky thut bin di ch Anh-Vi t
Vi t-Anh. NXB T ng H p.
 Unit 13: Underground Cities (Nhng thanh
ph di long t)
Translation techniques: Collocation 2 (K t
h p t 2)
11 ENGLISH VIETNAMESE TRANSLATION Nguyn Qu c Hung (2012). Hng
dn ky thut bin di ch Anh-Vi t
Unit 17: Dogs: A Love Story (Cho: Cu
Vi t-Anh. NXB T ng H p.
chuy n tinh thng)
Translation techniques: Using a dictionary (S
du ng t i n)
12 ENGLISH VIETNAMESE TRANSLATION Nguyn Qu c Hung (2012). Hng
dn ky thut bin di ch Anh-Vi t
Unit 23: Virtual Reality (Thc ta i ao)
Vi t-Anh. NXB T ng H p.
Translation techniques: Academic texts (Vn
phong khoa ho c)
13 ENGLISH VIETNAMESE TRANSLATION Nguyn Qu c Hung (2012). Hng
dn ky thut bin di ch Anh-Vi t
Unit 24: Snakes and Man (R n va con ngi)
Vi t-Anh. NXB T ng H p.
Translation techniques: Paraphrase (Dich s
du ng ng giai thich)
14 Conditional test 2
15 Review