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Code Module Credits Duration Prerequisite(s)
YEAR 4 (Cont.)

TRAN4110 Research Methods and Thesis Writing 2 30 hrs ---
This course aims to develop students’ research skills in order to enable them to work

independently on demanding research tasks and to present their work formally. In
particular, emphasis will be placed on acquainting students with basic requirements of
thesis writing, such as the conceptual design of a research project, relevant literature
review, data gathering techniques, organization of their theses, documentation, prose
style and editing, etc, which will guide them through the stages of completing their
graduation projects or theses.

TRAN4111 Translation For The Media 3 45 hrs ---
In this course students will learn the basic techniques for translating for the mass media,

including newspapers, news magazines and press releases. Students will study and
compare the linguistic, stylistic and cultural features of writing for the media in both
Chinese and English, and learn approaches for translating such texts between the two
languages. In particular, emphasis will be placed on the techniques for translating or
trans-editing of major news genres such as news reports, features, commentaries, etc.,
between English and Chinese.

TRAN4112 Translation Criticism 3 45 hrs ---
This course aims to introduce to students the methods and principles of criticizing

translated texts in both Chinese and English. Students are given extensive practice in
analyzing translated Chinese and English texts, and then encouraged to apply critical
translation methods to their own work.
Elective Subjects - Group A

ENGL1105 English Grammar 2 30 hrs ---
This course aims to provide a introduction to the analysis of English grammar at the
word, sentence and discourse levels. By the end of the course students should be able to
understand the basis of traditional grammar and concepts like ‘correctness’ and
‘Standard English’, and apply this knowledge to their learning of English, thus laying a
foundation for carrying out Chinese/English translation and interpreting tasks.
ENGL1106 Practical English Phonetics 2 30 hrs ---
This course aims to provide students with basic training in phonetic orthoepy. Their

attention will be drawn to the unique features of English pronunciation, stress patterns
and intonation, and be given ample oral practice targeted at clarity of speech and
accurate articulation.

HIST1101 History and Culture of Macao 2 30 hrs ---
This course introduces the history of Macao since its establishment in the late Ming
Dynasty, covering topics on Macao’s population, economy and culture, etc., with
emphasis on the special role Macao has played in cultural exchanges between China and
the West.
MAND1101 Putonghua I 2 30 hrs ---

This course focus on pinyin and simple daily conversations in putonghua, with emphasis
on corresponding terms in putonghua and Cantonese; students are expected to master
the skills to understand and speak putonghua in general social situations.

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