Overview This major is available to native Chinese speakers only. It focuses on linguistic and cross-cultural aspects of achieving equivalence in translation from Chinese into English, plus translation practice involving translation from Chinese into English of selected texts illustrating equivalence problems. The focus of Chinese text analysis and English expression tutorials is on working between written Chinese and written English. This major provides an opportunity to hone your advanced language skills with a view to a paraprofessional or professional translating and interpreting qualification. KEY FEATURES You will develop awareness of the cultural and social factors that contribute to effective translation. You will expand and consolidate your writing and speaking skills in both languages. This major offers an articulation path into the Master of Translation and Interpreting Studies. ACCREDITATION This major allows you to prepare for the para-professional National Accreditation Authority for Translators and Interpreters (NAATI) Level 2 examination in Chinese-English interpreting. SUITABLE FOR Students who seek to hone their advanced language skills with a view to a para-professional or professional translating and interpreting qualification. Career Opportunities A Macquarie course can set your dream career in motion. PROFESSIONS community support worker cultural adviser diplomat government and business consultant international trade consultant journalist tourism and travel consultant translator and interpreter