Course Title: Analyse, recall and reproduce source messages (LOTE)

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term1 2014

Course Code: LANG5765C

Course Title: Analyse, recall and reproduce source messages (LOTE)

School: 365T Global, Urban & Social Studies

Campus: City Campus

Program: C5328 - Diploma of Interpreting

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

Liam McCaul (liam.mccaul@rmit.edu.au)
Atsuko Taniguchi (atsuko.taniguchi@rmit.edu.au)
Linzi Lai (linzi.lai@rmit.edu.au)
Marzia Wardak (marzia.wardak@rmit.edu.au)

Enayatullah Zara (enayatullah.zara@rmit.edu.au)  Salai Biak Za Lian Ching (salaibiakza.lianching@rmit.edu.au) Surinder Mudher (surinder.mudher@rmit.edu.au) Manoharan Printhan (manoharan.printhan@rmit.edu.au)
Meredith Bartlett (meredith.bartlett@rmit.edu.au)
Melissa Anderson (melissa.anderson@rmit.edu.au)


ONLINE group
Bum Lee (bum.lee@rmit.edu.au)

Nominal Hours: 30

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 covers skills and knowledge required to analyse the meaning of a source language message and to reproduce the message in the same language, applying strategies to support retention and recall. It will will be delivered in a cluster with the following unit:

PSPTIS511A  Demonstrate language proficiency in different subjects and cultural contexts


National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:

PSPTIS510A Analyse, recall and reproduce source messages (LOTE)


Learning Outcomes



Details of Learning Activities

Learning activities for full time delivery may include English into English and LOTE into LOTE comprehension exercises, note-taking practice, reproduction exercises. These activities may be incorporated into the language proficiency exercises and dialogue/monolingual interpreting exercises. Learning activities for online group are listed on the blackboard shell for the program in a folder titled “Learning Activities”. Each activity requires students to undertake a task and report back. Activities may include quizzes, site visits, discussion board entries, research reports, journals, live video/phone or recorded practical demonstrations.
 


Teaching Schedule

Full time class teaching schedule
The delivery of this unit will be undertaken with LANG5766C Demonstrate language proficiency in different subjects and cultural contexts unit. The Demonstrate language proficiency and Analyse, recall and reproduce source messages (LOTE) in different subjects and cultural contexts lessons will be covered concurrently on weekly basis.
 

No Lesson Unit Assessment
1 Analyse source messages Analyse, recall and reproduce source messages (LOTE) unit


 

 

                                                

Assessment task 1: Ongoing class observation with a checklist (elements 1-3)
Commencing in week 1

Assessment task 2: Analyse, Recall and Reproduce Source Text (LOTE passage)
Due by week 13

Assessment task 3: Analyse, Recall and Reproduce Source Text (English Passage)
Due by week 13                                                 
 
2 Recall source messages
3 Reproduce source messages                               
4 Conduct negotiations in different languages Demonstrate language proficiency in different subjects and cultural contexts
5 Deliver presentations in different languages
6 Participate in social and cultural activities
7 Provide summaries of complex communication

Online Group Teaching Schedule
For online delivery this unit will be covered as an individual course.
 

No Lesson Assessments
1 Analyse source messages
Attend to source messages and make adjustments to assist concentration and comprehension.

Analyse discourse and speaker’s strategies to predict discourse direction.

Determine key information and relationships between linguistic and non-linguistic elements in the message.
Identify factors affecting the meaning of the message.

Identify structural aspects of the discourse.

Use effective strategies to support message retention and recollection                                                                   
 

Assessment 1 : Online Quiz
Due by week 3

Assessment 2: Online Quiz Due by week 6

Assessment task 3 : Analyse, Recall and Reproduce Source Text
(LOTE passage)
Due by week 13


Assessment task 4 : Analyse, Recall and Reproduce Source Text
(English passage)
Due by week 13                                                                           
 

2 Recall source messages
Use a range of encoding strategies to retain and ensure the accuracy of information
Manage discourse to ensure the quality and reliability of recall

Review key information and relationships in source message

Analyse notes for usefulness in recollection of messages

Resolve problems of understanding and recall and seek clarification in a sensitive manner
 

3 Reproduce source messages
Retrieve messages in a timely manner.

Reproduce messages accurately, maintaining the logical sequence and communicative intent.

Use a range of techniques to track reproduced information.

Assess effectiveness of strategies used.
 


Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts

Learning material will be provided in class.


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


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

- Observation checklists

- Peer review

- Video/audio recordings


Assessment Tasks

 Asessments for Full Time Group
Assessment for this unit will be conducted in conjunction with assessments carried out in the Language Proficiency cluster and Interpreting (LOTE )and (ENG) Cluster.

Assessment task 1: Ongoing class observation with a checklist (elements 1-3)
From week 1 onwards you will be observed in simulated interpreting practice as part of the class activity.
Observation list will be provided with expected standard to achieve a CA (Competency Achieved) for this assessment task.

Assessment task 2: Analyse, Recall and Reproduce Source Text (LOTE passage)
You will be asked to listen to or watch a LOTE passage and analyse, recall and reproduce the passage in the LOTE language. This activity may be undertaken and assessed in the unit titled LANG5763C Interpret in general settings.
You are required to produce oral LOTE speech (100-150 words).
A rubric will be provided on the expected standard.
This assessment due in week 13.
A rubric on the expected standard for this assessment will be provided.
Please note: For part time delivery this assessment only for Spoken Language Group.

Assessment task 3: Analyse, Recall and Reproduce Source Text (English Passage)
You will be asked to listen to or watch an English dialogue or passage and analyse, recall and reproduce it in English. (Elements 1-3) . This activity may be undertaken and assessed in the unit titled LANG 5766C Demonstrate language proficiency in different subjects and cultural contexts.This assessment due in week 13. A rubric on the expected standard for this assessment will be provided.


Online Group Assessment Tasks

Assessment 1 : Online Quiz  on course objectives 
You required to complete online quiz after reading the course objectives in the study guide provided.  .
You will be assessed COMPETENT or NON-COMPETENT for this assessment.
You will be assessed COMPETENT if you get at least 90% of your questions correct.

This assessment is due by week 3.

Assessment 2: Online quiz on main course content

You required to complete online quiz after reading the course content  in the study guide provided. .
You will be assessed COMPETENT or NON-COMPETENT for this assessment.
You will be assessed COMPETENT if you get at least 90% of your questions correct.
This assessment is due by week 6.

Assessment task 3 : Analyse, Recall and Reproduce Source Text
(LOTE passage)

You are required to listen to a LOTE passage in a general setting, equivalent to approx. 100-150 English words. Then analyse, recall and reproduce in your LOTE language. The passage will be provided in the Blackboard shell.
This assessment is due by week 13.
A rubric on the expected standard for this assessment will be provided.

Assessment task 4 : Analyse, Recall and Reproduce Source Text
(English passage)
This assessment is for UNIT 6 and 7.
You are required to listen to an English passage in a general setting, equivalent to approx. 100-150 English words. Then you required to analyze, recall and reproduce in English. The passage will be provided in the Blackboard shell.
This assessment is due by week 15.
A rubric on the expected standard for this assessment will be provided.


Assessment Matrix

  Full time Group Online Group  
Element Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment  3 Assessment 4
Analyse source messages  X  X  X  X  X X  X
Recall source messages  X  X  X  X  X X  X
Reproduce source messages                                  X  X  X  X  X X  X

Other Information

GRADING INFORMATION
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.

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/

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

Academic Integrity
Academic integrity means honesty and responsibility in scholarship through respecting the work of others whilst having the freedom to build new insights, new knowledge and ideas. RMIT University upholds the values of academic integrity as fundamental to the scholarship undertaken by all members of its community. Whenever you refer to another person’s research or ideas (either by directly quoting or paraphrasing them) you must acknowledge your source.
If you are even in doubt about how to properly cite a reference, consult your lecturer or the academic integrity website: http://www.rmit.edu.au/academicintegrity The RMIT library provides tools to assist with your referencing http://www.rmit.edu.au/library/info-trek/referencing
Plagiarism and Collusion
Plagiarism and collusion constitute extremely serious academic misconduct, and are forms of cheating. You are reminded that cheating, whether by fabrication, falsification of data, or plagiarism, is an offence subject to University disciplinary procedures. Plagiarism is the presentation of the work, idea or creation of another person as though it is your own. It is a form of cheating and is a very serious academic offence that may lead to expulsion from the University. Plagiarised material can be drawn from, and presented in, written, graphic and visual form, including electronic data, and oral presentations. Plagiarism occurs when the origin of the material used is not appropriately cited. Plagiarism is not acceptable.
Examples of plagiarism include:
Copying sentences or paragraphs word-for-word from one or more sources, whether published or unpublished, which could include but is not limited to books, journals, reports, theses, websites, conference papers, course notes, etc. without proper citation;

  • Closely paraphrasing sentences, paragraphs, ideas or themes without proper citation;
  • Piecing together text from one or more sources and adding only linking sentences;
  • Copying or submitting whole or parts of computer files without acknowledging their source;
  • Copying designs or works of art and submitting them as your original work;
  • Copying a whole or any part of another student’s work; and
  • Submitting work as your own that someone else has done for you.
  • Enabling Plagiarism: the act of assisting or allowing another person to plagiarise or to copy your own work is also an offence
     

For further information, please see the RMIT Plagiarism Policy – http://www.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=sg4yfqzod48g1 – and the RMIT Student Discipline Statute and Regulations - http://www.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=11jgnnjgg70y

Plagiarism Software
The originality verification software Turnitin may be used in this course. For details, see: http://www.turnitin.com

Complaints Procedure:
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/policies/studentcomplaintspolicy
Student complaints Procedure: http://www.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=i1lexipvjt22
Student Complaints Form: http://mams.rmit.edu.au/v4ujvmyojugxz.pdf
 

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