Objectives / Outcome of PD Activity
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
1. Understand key grammatical features in English–Chinese translation, including voice, tense, articles, number, and aspect.
2. Revisit and deepen their understanding of common grammatical shifts that arise when translating between English and Chinese.
3. Apply grammatical awareness to analyse translation examples and make more appropriate translation choices.
4. Gain confidence in teaching grammar-related translation issues to H2 students in a clear and accessible way.
5. Consolidate and refresh prior knowledge of grammar in translation, while strengthening their ability to connect grammatical knowledge with translation practice and classroom teaching.
Course Content / Synopsis
This course is designed for teachers who are currently teaching, or preparing to teach, the H2 Translation module at JC/CI. The course is constituted of two parts. In the asynchronous learning part, participants are required to preview five micro-lesson units (downloaded from SCCL website) before attending the live session. These self-paced videos provide a grounding in core concepts. The live online session will feature expert sharing, interactive discussions, and Q&A based on the micro-lesson content.
Course Outline / Structure
Part 1: Introduction to the H2 Translation Micro-lesson Toolkit
- Overview of toolkit structure and purpose
- Walkthrough of key topics, including voice, tense, articles, number, and aspect
- Suggestions for using the videos as a self-study or department-based resource
Part 2: Expert Sharing - A Focused Topic in Translation Grammar
- In-depth discussion of a selected grammar-related issue in translation
- Exploration of its implications for translation choices and classroom teaching
Part 3: Q&A and Clarification Session
- Open discussion of questions arising from the micro-lessons
- Clarification of key concepts related to grammar in translation