TWC110
Chinese/English Translation
This course is ideal for bilingual Chinese and English speakers who want to pursue careers as freelance translators in North America. It may also benefit working professionals who translate in business or social settings.
Overview
Location: Online
Duration: 12 weeks
Tuition: $795
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What you will learn
After completing this course, you’ll be able to do the following:
- Transfer meaning between Chinese and English precisely and concisely in official documents, marketing projects and business materials
- Use standard editing techniques and translation equipment and software
- Analyze and contrast English and Chinese syntax
- Enter the translation market in North America and build a client base
- Manage your time and set pricing for freelance work
- Identify professional certification options in B.C. and Canada
How you will learn and be evaluated
- Prepare to spend six to ten hours per week on coursework
- Expect reading and other assignments on a weekly basis
- Plan to access the course at least twice a week to keep up with your work and group assignments
You will be evaluated on a pass/fail basis on:
- Assignments (indvidual and group)
- Participation in online discussions
- Quizzes and examinations
- Final project
Learning Materials
No textbook is required. We will provide all course materials online.
Technical Requirements
For online courses, you will need a computer with audio and microphone that is connected to the internet. Canvas is the online system that will be used for the course. For more information and online support, visit Online Learning.
Language requirements
To succeed in this course, you must be proficient in written English and Mandarin Chinese and able to communicate verbally. You should also be able to input English and Chinese on computers and/or mobile devices.