The NAATI Test Prepataion Course - Translation is offered four times a year in January, February, May and August, while the Interpreting Courses is offered in intensive mode only in April each year for Mandarin candidates only. The Interpreting course reflects the test tasks in the new NAATI test format.

What is the difference between Translation and Interpreting?*
Translation refers to the transfer of written language from one language into another.
Interpreting refers to the rendering of spoken language from one language into another.
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Who are the NAATI Test Preparation Courses for?
The Translation Courses will assist you in developing translation skills in English and/or in the other language, and will prepare you for the Professional level test.

The Interpreting Courses will be language specific and assist you in preparing for the Paraprofessional or Professional level tests.

These courses are not intended to provide further language training in either English or in the LOTE (Language Other Than English e.g. Chinese) but assumes that candidates have an excellent knowledge of both languages.

These courses are also for people who have been unsuccessful in a NAATI Test, and who wish to further develop their skills.

What languages are available in the NAATI Translation Test Preparation Courses?
We offer the following languages: Arabic, Bosnian, Chinese, French, German, Greek, Hindi, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Macedonian, Malaysian, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Serbian, Spanish, Thai, Turkish and Vietnamese.

Other languages may also be accommodated where possible. Please contact the Institute of Languages to confirm that your language is available.

What languages are available in the NAATI Interpreting Test Preparation Courses?
In 2008, we will only offer Mandarin Interpreting courses. Other languages may be available in the future depending on demand.

Are the courses accredited?
No, the courses are not accredited. After you complete a course you are still required to take the NAATI test.

Will I become an accredited translator or interpreter if I complete the NAATI Test Preparation Course?
No. This is a Test Preparation Course which means that after you complete the full course, you still need to take a NAATI Test with NAATI. For further information on the NAATI Tests please contact NAATI.

Entry Requirement for the NAATI Test Preparation Course
To enrol in this course you do not need to take a test. However, you should have an advanced level of competency in English and in the other language, as NAATI Tests are very challenging and require excellent written and oral skills. We strongly suggest your level of English should be equivalent to the following test scores: TOEFL (Paper based) 580; TOEFL (computer based) 250; IELTS Band 6.5; CULT 68.

Translation Courses:

Aim and Course Content
The course is at introductory level and is non-languages specific, which means that all lectures are conducted in English.

The course addresses the theoretical aspects of translation, practical exercises and exam preparation techniques

Lectures
The topics covered in the lectures include:
- Introduction to the field of Translation
- NAATI accreditation system, level of proficiency and test content
- Types of translation and translation skills
- Techniques for translation
- Ethics and culture, case studies and strategies
- Feedback on common errors in translation and interpreting
- Examiner expectations and the NAATI marking system
- Working effectively with clients; professional practice.

Translation Assignments and Practice Tests
During the course, you will complete 3 assignments at home and 2 practice tests one in session 5 and one in session 8 of the course.

Interpreting Courses:

Aim and Course Content
The course is at introductory level and is languages specific, which means that the lectures are conducted in English and in the other language.

The course addresses the theoretical aspects of interpreting, practical exercises and exam preparation techniques

Lectures
The topics covered in the lectures include:
- Introduction to the field of Interpreting
- Note taking skills for interpreting
- Ethics and culture, case studies and strategies
- Techniques for dialogue interpreting.
- Sight translation skills
- Common error feedback in consecutive interpreting

Recommended reading
Baker, Mona ed. (2001). Routledge Encyclopedia of Translation Studies. New York & London: Routledge.
Baker, Mona 1992 In Other Words: A Coursebook on Translation, Taylor & Francis Ltd . Routledge

Recommended bookshop:
Abbey's Bookshops 131 York Street Sydney NSW 2000 Australia
Phone: +61 2 9264 3111 or 1800 4 BOOKS (1800 426 657) books@abbeys.com.au

For more information on the NAATI Tests visit: http://www.naati.com.au

Distance Mode (Translation Assignments Only Component)
If you cannot attend the course, you can prepare for the NAATI test by completing 5 translation assignments at home. Please select the 5 assignments on the Application Form.

Feedback on Assignments
As you complete each assignment, you post or email it to your assessor, who is a NAATI qualified professional. Your assessor will then provide you detailed feedback on your performance and post or email it to the address you provided on your Application Form.

Certificates (for Full Course Only)
If you attend 80% of the course and if you complete all assignments and practice tests, you will be awarded a Certificate of Attainment.

Additional Assignments
If you would like to continue to work on your translation skills and would like to do additional assignments at the end of the Full Course or after you have completed the Assignments Only component, please contact the Modern Languages Department on 02 9385 0374 for additonal information and fees.

Public Holidays and unforseen cancellations
Courses are extended by one week in case of a public holiday or if one of the lecturers are ill.

To apply online please go to:
https://www.lang.unsw.edu.au/application_forms/NAATIform.htm

Please call Admissions on: 02 9385 0374 or
Email modern.languages@unsw.edu.au for more information.

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