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Analyse texts to be translated (LOTE)
Analyse texts to be translated (LOTE)
Unit of competency
National Code
PSPTIS508A
PSPTIS508A
State Code
D3698
D3698
TGA Status
Deleted
Deleted
DTWD Status
Deleted
Deleted
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
08/07/2014
Field of Education
091519 - Translating And Interpreting
Original Release Date
08/07/2014
Nominal Hours
20
Description
This unit describes the outcomes required to read and analyse a written message in a source language for the purpose of later transfer to a target language, identifying the context, purpose and intent of the author and key linguistic, cultural, societal and situational elements to be conveyed in the future language transfer process.No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Identify translating requirements and expectations of audience.
- 1.1 Identify source language, including register and style.
- 1.2 Identify source, context and purpose of text, determining specific requirements and regional or specialist aspects.
- 1.3 Identify audience for translated text and confirm that translation requirements and expectations match those of client.
- 1.4 Identify salutations and other source language conventions not to be translated literally.
- 1.5 Confirm and review resources to aid in understanding specialist or technical language.
2 Analyse language of source text.
- 2.1 Apply subject and context knowledge to translation task, sourcing further assistance where required.
- 2.2 Analyse language and writing conventions, determining use of terminology and language and using techniques to address difficulties identified.
- 2.3 Identify social and cultural issues and plan solutions relevant to translation task.
- 2.4 Recognise idiomatic and metaphorical expressions and foreign loan words in source language.
- 2.5 Build, use and maintain assignment-specific glossary.
3 Analyse grammar and cohesion of source text.
- 3.1 Analyse function of source language punctuation.
- 3.2 Determine semantic and syntactic structure.
- 3.3 Paraphrase text to check plausibility of comprehension.
4 Resolve difficulties.
- 4.1 Identify deficient source language text and discuss with client.
- 4.2 Suggest solutions and reformulate text as agreed for effective translation.
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.
Resources may include:
translating technology
dictionaries
glossaries
internet sites
content and subject specialists
Language may include:
idiomatic expressions in source language
specialist vocabulary, expressions and concepts
non-equivalence
technical terminology
idiosyncratic language, slang, jargon
Writing conventions include:
abbreviations
acronyms
punctuation
symbols
Techniques may include:
optical character readers
scanning and enlargement
Difficulties identified may include:
concepts specific to culture or locale
deciphering idiosyncratic source language
deciphering illegible handwriting or stamps
linguistically complex language
proper nouns and their localisation
translation precedents
Glossary includes:
key vocabulary list
terminology bank
record of translation decisions
Resources may include:
translating technology
dictionaries
glossaries
internet sites
content and subject specialists
Language may include:
idiomatic expressions in source language
specialist vocabulary, expressions and concepts
non-equivalence
technical terminology
idiosyncratic language, slang, jargon
Writing conventions include:
abbreviations
acronyms
punctuation
symbols
Techniques may include:
optical character readers
scanning and enlargement
Difficulties identified may include:
concepts specific to culture or locale
deciphering idiosyncratic source language
deciphering illegible handwriting or stamps
linguistically complex language
proper nouns and their localisation
translation precedents
Glossary includes:
key vocabulary list
terminology bank
record of translation decisions
The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
In addition to integrated demonstration of the elements and their related performance criteria, look for evidence that confirms the ability to read and analyse a written message in a source language for the purpose of later transfer to a target language including:
building, using and maintaining an assignment-specific glossary
identifying the context, purpose and intent of the author
identifying the key linguistic, cultural, societal and situational elements to be conveyed
analysing language and writing conventions
using a range of techniques and resources to address and resolve difficulties identified
paraphrasing text to check plausibility of comprehension
using technology to source and review appropriate information and reference material
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Evidence for assessment of this unit of competency will make use of scenarios, case studies, experiences and, where possible, examples of interactions with colleagues and clients which illustrate a range of skills and strategies for analysing texts for translation.
Resources for assessment include:
a range of source texts and their paraphrased target texts
individual language resources such as glossaries and dictionaries, written and in memory.
sources of content information and research.
examples of part and fully completed translated texts
examples of complex texts in a limited range of content and subject areas
examples of simple texts in a range of content and subject areas
examples of source texts which present a range of cultural and equivalence issues.
examples of source texts which require further research on content, language and presentation
While the content and scenarios may be simulated, evidence for assessment should reflect the conditions of real assignments in reading and analysing a range of texts presenting varying equivalence problems and requiring a range of research.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
In addition to integrated demonstration of the elements and their related performance criteria, look for evidence that confirms the ability to read and analyse a written message in a source language for the purpose of later transfer to a target language including:
building, using and maintaining an assignment-specific glossary
identifying the context, purpose and intent of the author
identifying the key linguistic, cultural, societal and situational elements to be conveyed
analysing language and writing conventions
using a range of techniques and resources to address and resolve difficulties identified
paraphrasing text to check plausibility of comprehension
using technology to source and review appropriate information and reference material
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Evidence for assessment of this unit of competency will make use of scenarios, case studies, experiences and, where possible, examples of interactions with colleagues and clients which illustrate a range of skills and strategies for analysing texts for translation.
Resources for assessment include:
a range of source texts and their paraphrased target texts
individual language resources such as glossaries and dictionaries, written and in memory.
sources of content information and research.
examples of part and fully completed translated texts
examples of complex texts in a limited range of content and subject areas
examples of simple texts in a range of content and subject areas
examples of source texts which present a range of cultural and equivalence issues.
examples of source texts which require further research on content, language and presentation
While the content and scenarios may be simulated, evidence for assessment should reflect the conditions of real assignments in reading and analysing a range of texts presenting varying equivalence problems and requiring a range of research.
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