Lecture 1

Introduction and Letters Translation

Universitas Terbuka - South Region

Yeungnam University, Daegu, South
Korea
Sunday, August 21, 2016

Content

Introduction

Profile and Fundamental in Translation

Translating Personal Letter

Translating Business Letter

1. Introduction
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About tutor

Rules and grading

About tutor
Full name

: Aditya Rio Prabowo

Occupation

: Ph.D. Candidate and Researcher

Department

: Interdisciplinary Program of Marine Convergence Design

Institution

: Pukyong National University, Busan

Scope of study : Impact engineering on marine and coastal structures

Hometown

: Indonesia

Contact
Formal

: rio.pknu@gmail.com

Casual

: rio11235 (kakao talk)

Rules and grading

Please do not come late, otherwise it will affect your grade.

8x classes: review ( 30 min), lecture ( 45 min), exercise ( 60 min).

No homework

Quiz in last 15 min

No handphone (except for dictionary)

Be active in class and have fun with English .

Quiz for 40% points

No cheating and chatting

Rules and grading

Grading system
50%

Final Exam (UT Pusat)

50%

Grade from tutor

Usually >75% A

Quiz 1-8 (40% with 5% per quiz, late 0)

Participation and presence (10% for overall class)

Final exam (50%)

2. Profile
Translation

and

Fundamental

Course introduction

An interpreter vs. a translator

On the English translation

in

Course introduction

Text book : English for Translation, Karnedi, Universitas Terbuka 2011

Tutorial module consists of 9 parts but will be cover in 8 classes.

Class 1 : Translating Letters

Class 2 : Translating Process, Novels, and Narratives (Module 2 &3)

Class 3 : Translating Examination Report

Class 4 : Translating Process Report

Class 5 : Translating Guides

Class 6 : Translating Conversations

Class 7 : Translating History

Class 8 : Translating News1st

An interpreter vs. a translator

On the surface, the only difference between interpreting and translation is the
difference on the medium:
the interpreter translates orally, while a translator interprets written text
Both interpreting and translation presuppose a certain love of language and deep
knowledge of more than one tongue.

On the English translation

Meanings are not restricted by the source language patterns

Meaning should be conveyed accurately with no misinterpretation or

misleading language

Be aware of the notion register!

Ensure to not losing certainty of meaning in the source text

No free translation

Do not use everyday language

3. Translating Personal Letter

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Task 3.1

Task 3.4

Task 3.2

Task 3.5

Task 3.3

Exercise

Task 3.1

Lets read together!

Model 1

Language Point :
1.

Adverb of Frequency : never, rarely, occasionally, generally, sometimes,

hardly, usually, often.

Task 3.2

Lets read together!

Paragraph 2

Your first priority is to stop your eldest son from picking on his siblings. To do this, you will have to
provide a high level of supervision. Keep him with you until he agrees to treat his siblings
appropriately. The, stay close because you need to stop his misbehavior as soon as it starts. Respond
by either having him come with you or sending him to his room. If you send him to his room,
however, understand that this not a punishment. Rather, its the place where you go when you cant
be around other people. In effect, its his behavior that you are confining to his room, not him. He
can come back as soon as he is prepared to treat family members properly.

Language Point :
1.

Possessive adjectives : his, her, my, your, our, their

2.

When : ketika, kapan, bila saat

3.

Present Simple vs Present Continuous

Task 3.3

Lets read together!

Paragraph 3

You note that your son is going to adolescence and feel that this explains his behavior.
Adolescence is about gaining some independence, not about being rude and belligerent.
Keep your expectations high. Someday, your son will want to get his first job and it
could be very well be at the fast food restaurant. To get that job, he not only has to be
courteous, even as an adolescent, but he has to be courteous to the people he doesnt
like, to the customers who annoy him. So dont accept rudeness from him. Anytime, he
speaks impolitely, correct him and insist he start over.

Task 3.4

Lets read together!

Paragraph 4

Once you sons behavior is better controlled decide on a place where you want to take your children. Make it
a place where you can go for a short time, such as the grocery store or a restaurant. Have them practice
appropriate behaviors at home first. Expect your eldest son to be a role model for his siblings. He should be
the first person to hold a door open for others, and to offer his help whenever needed. Once your children
know how the are required to behave, challenge them to do it out in public. Dont forget to plan ahead for
any boring time at a restaurant, etc. by taking along toys or coloring books. Remember the old saying, Idle
hands are the devils workshop. If you make it only a short trip out in public, your children should do well.
If you wish, you can celebrate their success by taking them somewhere special afterward or buying them a
special treat. This isnt the same as bribing them. Remember that this must be spontaneous. Never get
involved in deal-making or negotiating and dont allow begging.

Language Point :
1.

To wish : ingin harap

Task 3.5

Lets read together!

Paragraph 5

Keep practicing quality behavior with them at home for all sorts of different situations.
Teaching them how to behave appropriately is the best way to counteract the negative
effects of bribery.

Exercise

Formative Test : page 1.24

For each sentence below determine if it is Present Simple/ Present Continuous and
then translate.

Most people work for a living. Some work outdoors, some indoors, some
underground.

If were joking, were not fighting, are we?

The MP has 1,000 majority.

My father is an incredible loving and caring man.

4. Translating Business Letter

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Task 4.1

Task 4.2

Task 4.3

Exercise and quiz

Task 4.1

Lets read together!

Paragraph 1

Dear Sir/Madam,.. I am still waiting!

Key sentence(s)

I have written to you twice to complain about the problems I have been having with one of your washing
machines, but have had no reply.

I have also attempted to telephone you several times but you have always been unavailable.

When I spoke to your secretary on the phone last week, she told me she had no trace of my letters and
advised me to phone again the next day when either you or your deputy would be available.

Language Point :
1.

Present perfect and present continuous

2.

Perfect tenses with adverbs of frequency

Task 4.2

Lets read together!

Paragraph 2

The machine.. Should be replaced.

Key sentence(s)

The machine in question id your latest Superwhizz 2000.

It failed to cut off at the temperature selected

The machine is clearly dangerous and should be replaced.

Language Point :
1.

THE definite article

2.

Phrasal verb to cut

3.

Passives

Task 4.3

Lets read together!

Paragraph 3

I should be grateful if you would look into this matter immediately and either replace the
machine or refund my money.
I look forward to hearing from you soon.
Yours faithfully,
G Smith (Mr)

Exercise and quiz

This is example of professional letter

about changes of company name.

Translate main content of this letter into

good Indonesian.

Time: 15 min.

Extra slide next weeks preview

Next week will be started with lecture on translation process.

Exercise will use novel as object.

See you next week !!!