ARTS30002 Introduction to Language Translation

University of Melbourne · Level 3 · 12.5 points · Runs in 2026: Semester 2.

Is ARTS30002 hard?

ARTS30002: Easier. Makes it easier: No final exam, Only 2 class hours a week. No student reviews yet — based on the Handbook only.

What you learn

How translation works: translators' main strategies, the translating brain, technology, and hands-on subtitling.

After it you can

What you need first

None

How it’s assessed

Assignments 30%, Tests 20%, Projects 40%, Participation 10%

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Quick answers

When is ARTS30002 offered?
Runs in 2026: Semester 2.
What do I need before taking ARTS30002?
No prerequisites.
Does ARTS30002 have a final exam?
No, there is no final exam. Assessment: Assignments 30%, Tests 20%, Projects 40%, Participation 10%.
How many class hours a week does ARTS30002 have?
2 h a week in class
Can I take ARTS30002 as breadth?
Yes, for: Bachelor of Biomedicine, Bachelor of Commerce, Bachelor of Design, Bachelor of Fine Arts (Acting), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Animation), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Dance), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Film and Television), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Music Theatre), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Production), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Screenwriting), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Theatre), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Visual Art), Bachelor of Music, Bachelor of Science.
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Source: University of Melbourne Handbook 2026

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