Department of Applied Language Studies | Short Courses

ISIXHOSA-ENGLISH TRANSLATION 

Short Learning Programme (SLP)

 

About this course

isiXhosa-English Translation is an SLP designed to enhance your knowledge and inform your practice of translating from isiXhosa to English.

The courses provides rich knowledge of translation and intepretation, aiding in how you would complete these roles in the future.

In the diverse spectrum of languages in South Africa, it has become vital for companies and professional sectors to have adequate staff who are competent in translation - to ensure suitable communication continues to take place in the workplaces.

Should you be required to translate or would like to launch a career in translation, then this course is for you.

 

Who should attend?

This course is ideal for any individual who would like to translate formally within professional contexts.

 

How will this course help you?

Completing a study of isiXhosa-English translation will equip you to follow relevant procedures and apply needed principles in the correct method of translation. Should you have to translate officially as part of your job, then this course will provide the relevant support to ensure your translation is effective and appropriate.

 

What will you learn?

 

Learning Outcomes

A delegate of this course should be able to:

  • apply basic rules of isiXhosa orthography;
  • apply basic rules and principles of translation;
  • translate text in context;
  • understand the differences in the practice of translation and interpretation; and,
  • understand the basics of language applications when communicating in isiXhosa/ English.

Content/Modules/Units

The following will be covered in this course:

  • Introduction to Xhosa orthography : Problematic areas
  • Introduction to language : linguistic competence and linguistic performance
  • Language in society : Language and culture
  • Principles of translation
  • The difference between translation and interpreting

 

How will this course be taught?

This course will be taught using face-to-face instruction and self-paced learning (readings, tasks and activities, and online/home-based learning). You will be welcomed into a small group of delegates and taught by a qualified and experienced facilitator.

The face-to-face sessions will be interactive and the facilitator will engage with all delegates. Group numbers will be kept to a minimum to ensure increased delegate engagement during facilitation. The facilitator will utilise the face-to-face sessions to present the course content and interact with you by completing class-based activities and tasks that will apply your knowledge.

Depending on the delivery mode of this course, you might also be given access to our online learning platform so that you have access to course resources and be able to complete certain activities. 

The languages of teaching and learning (LOTL) of this course will be English and isiXhosa.

 

How will you be assessed?

Assessment in this SLP will take place via delegate participation, completion of tasks and verbal presentations during the course.

 

Learning Support

Your learning will be supported by a qualified and experienced facilitator. A dedicated administrative assistant will be assigned to assist you with any administrative matters. A tutor will be assigned when group numbers are high and the facilitator requires assistance in supporting your learning.

 

How will this course be delivered?

This course can be offered in the following modes of delivery:

 

Mode A: Part-time

Duration: 6 weeks, part-time (1 weekday evening face-to-face session weekly)

Requires 3 hours weekly:  2-hour face-to-face session* + 1 hour self-paced learning

 

Mode C: Full-time

Duration: 3 days, full-time (consecutive weekdays, 10:00-15:00)

Requires 16 hours of teaching and learning:  12 hours of face-to-face facilitation* (over 3 days) + 4 hours self-paced learning

 

*Face-to-face sessions will be offered at one of the Port Elizabeth campuses unless arranged otherwise and stated explicitly.

Kindly check the provisional schedule to see if this course will be offered soon and the applicable mode of delivery.  If this course is not included in the schedule, you are still encouraged to apply.

 

Course Fee and Payment Details

The course fee is based on the following mode of delivery:

R3150* - Mode A - Part-time

R3650* - Mode C (light lunches and refreshments included)

*This is an estimate and is based on delivery at one of the University Port Elizabeth campuses.

You may pay for this course via the following methods:

  • Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT)
  • Payment at the University cashiers

Kindly wait for provisional acceptance and a reference number before paying for this course.

 

Admission Requirements

A delegate:

  1. has to be older than 16;
  2. has to be able to communicate in the language of teaching and learning (LOTL) of this course; and,
  3. should have completed a relevant level of education deemed suitable for entry into this course (usually a high school qualification).

The delegate should also be conversant in both isiXhosa and English.

 

Course Completion Requirements

In order to complete this course successfully, delegates have to attend the face-to-face sessions, complete assigned activities, and complete and submit the final course assessment.

 

Certificate

This course has been accredited by the Unit of Continuing Education of the University in accordance with the regulations of the Council of Higher Education (CHE), South Africa.

Upon meeting the requirements and successfully completing this course, you will be awarded a Certificate issued by Nelson Mandela University.

Delegates who complete their courses online or via distance learning (where applicable) will receive both a digital and hardcopy of their certificates.

A certificate of completion will be awarded to delegates who attended the course and completed the final assessment.

A certificate of attendance will be awarded to delegates who attended at least 70% of the total notional hours of the course but did not complete the final assessment.

 

Suggested study path

Should you wish to study more than one DALS short course, then we recommend that you complete the following:

  1. isiXhosa-English Translation - Level 1
  2. isiXhosa-English Translation - Level 2
  3. isiXhosa-English Translation - Level 3 (in development)

 

How to Apply

If you would like to apply, then simply check when this course might be scheduled for delivery and then click on the APPLY link.

If there is an upcoming scheduled offering and sufficient delegates have applied and been provisionally accepted, and your application is also successful, then you will receive a confirmation to pay and register for the course.

You will be required to pay the course fee within 5 business days of being provisionally accepted. 

The DALS SLP payment and cancellation policy applies.

You may also submit an enquiry with your expression of interest.  Should an opportunity arise, then you will be invited to apply.

 

Provisional Schedule

Kindly visit the SCHEDULE to see if this course will be offered soon.

If this course does not appear on the schedule, you are still encouraged to apply as it will be offered once the minimum number of delegates have been provisionally accepted and have confirmed their registration.

Applying and being provisionally accepted will reserve your space in one of our face-to-face groups.

Companies or organisations sending private groups (of at least 10 delegates in a single group) are not subjected to the provisional schedule. Special arrangements will be made for corporate registrations.


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