Skip to main content

Review: SCCIOB - Diploma in Translation and Interpretation

Wanted to do this earlier but I have been sooo busy.

This diploma consists of 6 modules.


DTS01 语言学导论
Introduction to Linguistics
DTS02 英汉对比语言学
Comparative English and Chinese Linguistics
DTS03 英汉双向翻译的理论与实践
English-Chinese and Chinese-English Translation Theory and Practice
DTS04 基本文体翻译技能训练
Translation Skills for Different Genres
DTS05 英汉双向口译的理论与实践
English-Chinese and Chinese-English Interpretation Theory and Practice
DTS06 翻译综合能力培训
Integrated Translation Skills


DTS 1:

This module is the foundation for the rest of the modules, so it's pretty important. I like the male teacher who taught this module, because he's very structured in his way of teaching and it's easier to absorb the materials given. The homework given is not a lot when compared to NUS but I guess it's a given, since it's a part time diploma. The main bulk of the grade comes from the final exam but there is an assignment which is graded.



DTS 2:

This module is about comparing and contrasting the differences in the usage of English and Chinese, and also another foundation module (which means theory and more theory >.<)
It was taught by Xu Dong 老师,and IMO, I think she's very flexible in what she teaches, to put it nicely. Most of the time, my mind wanders off while she rambles on and on, (my bad), but beware! The exam is a horror! I was stunned by the difficulty of the exam, especially when it touches on the theory part. You will probably do well if you memorise all the theories and apply it in the exam.


DTS 3:

This module is like what it says, theory and practice. Really like this teacher, since he's kind of good-looking (sorry, biasness) and easy-going. Not to mention that I scored very well in this module. HAHA. For the theory part, it's just a repetition of what I have learnt in the previous 2 modules, so it was pretty easy. Practice part was harder, since we have to translate by paragraphs, instead of by sentences in the first 2 modules. Luckily, the exam wasn't too difficult, since it wasn't about technical stuff, but the general kind.

DTS 4:

Now we have come to the crazy part of the diploma. This module is basically, difficult. As it touches on different genres every week, I had a hard time trying to absorb all the materials. Frankly speaking, I think this module should have been split into a few instead of cramping everything together. The female teacher is not bad, just that she tends to talk a lot, and she has a very high pitch voice that pierce into my sleepy brain at night. But overall, this module is quite enlightening, and I learnt a lot in the module. For the exam, it was pretty general, as she did not request that we have to use any particular technique.

DTS 5:

Another horror. This is one module that we have to speak up a lot. Don't even have to write notes since it's more on talking and translating. It's just more practice. Exam is recorded in the computer, and we have limited time to think and interpret. But it boosted my confidence even though I doubt I can do it as a job anytime soon.

DTS 6:

This module was taught by Xu Dong, which was one of the reasons I remembered her name. HAHA. This module is also more practice, so there's nothing special about it. She revised the theories again, and it struck me that most of us can't remember the theories anymore. LOL. Exam format was about the same as the previous ones, where we have long essays to translate. Basically, you just translate and translate and translate, until your mind feels like exploding.

Overall:
Pros:
1.The learning experience was pretty good, and I did learnt a lot.
2. Got a diploma =)
3. Teachers are from China, and they are more experienced in Eng-Chi, so I got drilled on that.

Bad points are

1. The management was sucky. (as in SCCIOB)
2. The 6 modules are not enough to equip one for the translation field.
3. No internship
4. Quite expensive

Come to think of it, it wasn't very worth it to take the diploma, but oh well, it's a learning experience that can't be duplicated. At least I did not spend my evenings in vain.

Comments

  1. Hi! I cam upon this review by chance as I'm currently thinking of signing up for SCCIOB Tranlsation and Interpretation course (since NTU has stopped providing diploma in similar course:(

    U mentioned that the course was not worth it. May i understand why u said that? May i also understand if u completed the course in 1 year or 2 year. Is strong foundation in Mandarin very impt? as I only scored b4 in my o'levels.

    bluebeezzz@hotmail.com

    ReplyDelete

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

[Review] Lovejoy confinement centre in JB

I did an unthinkable thing, which is to head over to JB for confinement. When I first suggested that, everyone around me warned me against it. They cited the lack of healthcare should I or Hunter is unwell and the inconvenience caused by the distance. I wasn't deterred and pushed forward with it and I didn't have any regrets. I enjoyed my time there tremendously and would go back there again if not for my insistence that I would not have a second kid. All that being said, there are definitely some cons but they are minor issues in my opinion. An unassuming front  Pros: Amazing food As everyone knows, food in JB tastes better and the confinement centre is no exception. 5 meals are provided a day with unlimited milo and biscuits should you be hungry. (Trust me, breastfeeding is hungry business). The timings are 9am (breakfast), 12pm (lunch), 3pm (teabreak), 6pm (dinner) and 9pm(supper). As you can see, I was really well taken care of in the food department when I was there. Huge

Phonics Class at Curious Thoughts Academy (CTA)

Today, I am going to share my review of the phonics enrichment school that I have been sending Hunter to since start of July 2023. To give you the background, Curious Thoughts Academy (CTA) base its phonics classes on Jolly Phonics, and is located in Bugis.  I first got to know about CTA when they launched their phonics workshop. Being the ambitious mum, I thought that I could save some money and teach Hunter phonics by myself. After going through the workshop, I realised the amount of work I have to put in to curate the materials, and I decided that it is best left to the experts and I would just revise the contents with him at home during the week. Below are the information from CTA. They run the classes by terms and classes are tagged by levels.        Price List for 2023                         Hunter is currently in Intermediate phonics and will be advancing up next year.  I love the approach of Jolly phonics as they use songs and actions to capture the attention of kids. As this

Clusia Cove @ Jurong Lake Gardens

 If you are staying at the West of Singapore and thinking of a budget place to bring your toddler, I will highly recommend Clusia Cove @ Jurong Lake Gardens ! Clusia Cove is very accessible by public transport; Just drop off at Lakeside MRT station and take a 10 mins stroll to the Gardens.  It is free for everyone and opens from 8am - 7pm every day, except for Mondays that do not fall under Public Holidays. There is both waterplay and sandplay available, with a wash point, toilets and some stone seats to put your belongings. Vending machines and water coolers are also available. Look at the happy boy scooping up the sand Running around in the water area All wet after all the playing Things to prepare: - Swimming diapers (I use Huggies ) - Sunscreen - Swimwear  (optional) - snacks (no food & drinks to be brought into the play area but stone seats area is fine) - Towel - A change of clothes (for both parent and child) - slippers Tip:  - Go earlier in the day when it's not so hot

[Review] 3D2N trip to Sinar Eco Resort, JB, Malaysia with a 2 year old toddler

The long weekend trip to Sinar Eco Resort was our first family trip post-covid. It also served as a birthday trip for PL. As H's school was closed on 2 and 5 Sep 2022, we had to make plans to ensure our sanity. Initially, I wanted to go somewhere further but common sense and logic won out. After much deliberation and consideration, we narrowed the locations to JB and had 2 choices in mind. One is Sinar Eco Resort and the other one is Rainforest Tree House. In the end, we decided on Sinar Eco Resort because of the following points: All-inclusive stay (RM280 per night/pax) H doesn't need to pay since he is below 3 years old. Location (Near to SG. If H falls sick, we could rush back.) Kid's safety (Since it's an enclosed farm, we could be sure that he wouldn't be kidnapped or something along the line. Sorry, I'm just too paranoid) Activities (H loves animals and animal feeding is included in the package) One thing I must say about PL; he is really a do-er. After we

Our 2D2N trip at JB (Paradigm Mall JB)

At the last recent school closure, we brought Hunter to JB for a long weekend together with my parents. We took the KTMB train again and it was convenient and fuss free as the previous time . This would probably be the last time where Hunter gets to take the train for free. The rationale to choose Paradigm Mall was simple - a one stop centre for everyone. Since we didn't have our own transport, we chose an accommodation which is very near to the mall (2-5 mins walk) depending on which block you stay. The condo is called Platino and it's pretty new. Playground in the condo swimming pool This is how near the mall is. As usual, Hunter's priorities came first, which ended with us going to Utopia for both days of the trip. We signed up for the 3 entries package, which cost RM188. It comprises a free bumper ride and a welcome gift. One adult can also accompany him each time without additional fee. Socks are additional (RM 5 for a pair) because we didn't expect to go in so ear