Course Title: Demonstrate routine LOTE proficiency in different subjects and cultural contexts
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term2 2017
Course Code: LANG5860C
Course Title: Demonstrate routine LOTE proficiency in different subjects and cultural contexts
School: 365T Global, Urban and Social Studies
Campus: City Campus
Program: C5364 - Diploma of Interpreting (LOTE-English)
Course Contact: Atsuko Taniguchi
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 3973
Course Contact Email: atsuko.taniguchi@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Japanese: Atsuko Arao
Mandarin: Linzi Lai
Korean: Anna H Kim
Nominal Hours: 60
Regardless of the mode of delivery, represent a guide to the relative teaching time and student effort required to successfully achieve a particular competency/module. This may include not only scheduled classes or workplace visits but also the amount of effort required to undertake, evaluate and complete all assessment requirements, including any non-classroom activities.
Pre-requisites and Co-requisites
None.
Course Description
This unit describes the skills required to conduct predictable and non-routine, varied communications, transactions and interactions in a language other than English (LOTE), to meet the oral language and communication needs of interpreting in general settings. It involves conversing with others, providing detailed information and advice, responding to unpredictable situations and conducting negotiations at a functional level.
This unit applies to those working as interpreters in a range of fields or contexts.
There is no direct parity with any formal language proficiency ratings or assessment framework, but this unit broadly relates to International Second Language Proficiency Rating (ISLPR) 3.
This unit will be delivered in a cluster as follows:
Monologue cluster:
- LANG5857C Interpret in general monologue settings (LOTE-English)
- LANG5860C Demonstrate routine LOTE proficiency in different subjects and cultural contexts (E-Group A)
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
PSPTIS044 Demonstrate routine LOTE proficiency in different subjects and cultural contexts |
Element: |
1. Converse with others |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Use techniques to extend interactions with others. 1.2 Seek and offer additional information and assistance to support quality of communication and service. 1.3 Support communication with comments on topical familiar matters, workplace business and events. 1.4 Use non-verbal communication to convey an acceptance of and sensitivity towards others. |
Element: |
2. Provide detailed information and advice |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Identify need for detailed information and advice. 2.2 Convey detailed information and advice using narrative and descriptive statements. 2.3 Repeat, paraphrase and clarify communications to avoid misunderstanding and to explain difficult points. 2.4 Use workplace documents, materials and other references to support explanations as required. |
Element: |
3. Respond to unpredictable situations and problems |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Identify key facts of problems and facilitate solutions through open communication with relevant people. 3.2 Provide appropriate advice in response to requests, unpredictable situations and problems. 3.3 Convey appropriate apologies and expressions of regret as required. |
Element: |
4. Negotiate a simple agreement |
Performance Criteria: |
4.1 Exchange key information and reach agreement on details. 4.2 Provide appropriate explanations about products and services. 4.3 Achieve mutual understanding and agreement. |
Learning Outcomes
Details of Learning Activities
For this unit, instructors will use a range of activities using English only; role plays in dialogues in various domains/workplace situations, presenting simulated speeches (incorporating the use of videos and real people), note-taking practice, peer observation in class and in guided weekly activities.
LANG5848C Build glossaries for translating and interpreting assignments will be delivered with this unit as in Interpreting/Discourse cluster.
Teaching Schedule
Teaching will commence in the week of 17 July 2017 and finish in the week of 16 October 2017.
The instructor will provide detailed weekly schedule in Week 1.
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
The unit is supported online using Blackboard. The Blackboard gives access to important announcements, staff contacts details, the teaching schedule, assessment timelines and a variety of important teaching and learning materials. Access to Blackboard can be found at myRMIT www.rmit.edu.au/myrmit
GUSS Skills Central (http://Gussskillscentral.edu.au/) is a site developed specifically for students in the School of Global, Urban and Social Studies at RMIT. It provides links to a range of resources for supporting student work on assessments and negotiating university studies more generally.
Overview of Assessment
Assessment will be ongoing during the semester and you will be asked a variety of assessment tasks and activities to assess your level of competence against key performance criteria.
These assessment tasks/activities include, but not limited to, the following:
- Practical demonstrations
- Role plays
- Observation checklists
- Peer review
- Real or simulated interpreting assignments
Assessment Tasks
Assessment Tasks 1 and 2: Individual class presentation in LOTE
Students are required to research on a topic and present the findings in LOTE in class.
Presentation should be done individually in class.
Other students are required to participate in questions & answer after the presentation.
AT1: Presentation on a topic in education or health domain. Students can select a topic to present and the presentation should be just about 3 minutes long. Some listener students will be given a task to ask questions after the presentation. Due in Week 5 or 6 or as instructed.
AT2: Presentation on a topic in business, law, immigration or social welfare domain. The instructor will select a topic for students in advance. Presentation should be about 3 minutes long with power point presentation ( Maximum of 3 pages or less). Some students will be given a task to ask questions after the presentation. Due in Week 12 or 13 or as instructed.
If the assessment details/format change, instructors will advise the changes to students immediately prior to the preparation of assessments.
Assessment Matrix
LANG5860C elements |
AT1 ( individual presentation in LOTE |
AT2 ( individual presentation in LOTEh PPP) |
· Converse with others |
X |
X |
· Provide detailed information and advice |
X |
X |
· Respond to unpredictable situations and problems |
X |
X |
· Negotiate a simple agreement |
X |
X |
Other Information
Grading Schedule:
This course uses a competency-based assessment and will be graded as follows:
CA (Competency Achieved)
NYC (Not Yet Competent)
DNS (Did Not Submit)
All competency-based assessment tasks for this course must be completed at the required level (see the elements and key performance criteria for each unit) in order to achieve a CA (Competency Achieved) award.If a student has not completed ALL the assessment tasks or they have completed but some or all are not at the required level, they will be assessed as NYC (Not Yet Competent).
If a student does not submit assessment tasks at all, a DNS result will be entered.
Learning Resources
RMIT Library
The University Library provides extensive services, facilities and study space as well as comprehensive collections of books, periodicals and other course related materials, such as DVD’s, magazines, slides, films etc. Computer laboratories with access to a wide range of desktop publishing software are also available. The library also has an expanding virtual collection of electronic resources and networks, including product data, e-books, electronic journals and newspapers, web based tutorials, online reference and document delivery services etc., all of which are accessible on campus, and off campus 24 hours per day. More information on library resources and services can be found at: http://www.rmit.edu.au/library
The Learning Lab is a collection of web-based resources including tip sheets and interactive tutorials on study skills, writing, English language development and maths. Access RMIT’s Learning Lab online via this link: http://www.dlsweb.rmit.edu.au/lsu/
Assessment Tasks : Applying for an Extension
Extension of time for assessment tasks may be granted where circumstances beyond your control prevent submission by the published due date. An application for extension of time must be lodged with your tutor or the course coordinator as early as possible, and no later than one working day before the due date for submission.
You can apply for extension using the University’s Extension Application Form – http://mams.rmit.edu.au/seca86tti4g4z.pdf – or by emailing your course coordinator or tutor directly.
An extension of up to seven calendar days may be granted if good reason can be demonstrated. Include supporting evidence (such as medical certificates) with your application.
Extensions beyond seven calendar days cannot be granted by course coordinators, tutors or the School. To apply for an extension of time greater than seven calendar days you must lodge an application for Special Consideration.
Applying for Special Consideration
If you are seeking an extension of more than seven calendar days (from the original due date) you must lodge an Application for Special Consideration form, preferably prior to, but no later than two working days after the official due date. Late applications will only be accepted in exceptional circumstances. For information about Special Consideration and how to apply, see: http://www.rmit.edu.au/students/specialconsideration
Penalties for Late Submission
If you have not been granted an extension or special consideration, late submission will be penalised as follows:
1. Assessment tasks submitted after the due date of submission shall receive a penalty of five per cent of the grades available for that assessment per day for each day late.
2. No assessment task shall be accepted more than three weeks after the due date without special consideration.
Assessment Appeals
If you believe your assessment result or final result is wrong please contact the course coordinator and provide the reason why you think your result is incorrect. Valid reasons for seeking a review of results include:
a) You believe an error has occurred in the calculation of the grade; or,
b) You believe the assessment did not comply with criteria published in the Course Guide; or,
c) You believe the assessment did not comply with University Policies on Assessment (i.e. an error in process has occurred).
Full details of the procedure (including appeals procedure) can be located at this RMIT site: http://www.rmit.edu.au/policies/academic#assessment
Special Consideration:
Students may apply for Special Consideration on a range of health or compassionate grounds where they experience unexpected or extenuating circumstances. Information on ‘How to apply for Special Consideration’ can be found at http://www.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=b1wqvnwk8aui
Special Consideration Policy: http://www.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=qkssnx1c5r0y
Special Consideration Procedure: http://www.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=riderwtscifm
Plagiarism:
Students are reminded that cheating, whether by fabrication, falsification of data, or plagiarism, is an offence subject to University disciplinary procedures. Plagiarism in oral, written or visual presentations is the presentation of the work, idea or creation of another person, without appropriate referencing, as though it is one’s own. Plagiarism is not acceptable. The use of another person’s work or ideas must be acknowledged. Failure to do so may result in charges of academic misconduct which carry a range of penalties including cancellation of results and exclusion from your course. Students are responsible for ensuring that their work is kept in a secure place. It is also a disciplinary offence for students to allow their work to be plagiarized by another student. Students should be aware of their rights and responsibilities regarding the use of copyright material.
RMIT Plagiarism Policy: http://www.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=sg4yfqzod48g1
Complaints:
RMIT University is committed to providing a harmonious study and work environment for all students and staff. The University recognises your right to raise concerns about academic, administrative or support services without recrimination and has policies and procedures to assist in the resolution of complaints.
Most issues are resolved at the local level and you are encouraged to take steps to resolve your issue locally. The student complaint procedure details steps to take if your problem is not resolved or you believe the response you received is unreasonable.
Student Complaints Policy: http://www.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=tk82eodesmot1
Student complaints Procedure: http://www.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=i1lexipvjt22
Student Complaints Form: http://mams.rmit.edu.au/v4ujvmyojugxz
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