Course Title: Apply codes and standards to professional judgement
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term2 2011
Course Code: LANG5772C
Course Title: Apply codes and standards to professional judgement
School: 365T Global Studies, Soc Sci & Plng
Campus: City Campus
Program: C6111 - Advanced Diploma of Interpreting
Course Contact : Miranda Lai
Course Contact Phone: +(61 3) 9925 3523
Course Contact Email:miranda.lai@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Ken Shimizu +61 3 9925 9665 kenneth.shimizu@rmit.edu.au
Nominal Hours: 20
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 ensure that translators and interpreters apply current and relevant standards of professional and ethical behaviour in complex settings. The unit requires knowledge of professional codes of ethics and their application to interpreting and translating practice. It requires the ability to consider a range of professional issues and to reflect on and continuously develop a highly informed approach to practice.
This unit will be delivered in a cluster with the following units:
LANG5761C Prepare to translate and interpret.
LANG5760C Negotiate translating and interpreting assignments.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
PSPTIS603A Apply codes and standards to professional judgement |
Element: |
1. Research ethical and professional issues 2. Develop professional practices and knowledge. 3. Apply professional standards, knowledge and judgment to practice. |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1. Confirm scope and nature of assignments, identify stakeholders and determine other relevant factors. |
Learning Outcomes
Details of Learning Activities
lectures, individual and group projects, discussions, peer reviewed tasks, simulated activities
Teaching Schedule
** Please note that this schedule covers learning activities and topics for LANG 5760 LANG 5761 and LANG 5772.
Week 1 - Course Overview & Lecture: What is professional ethics and how is it different from morality? What are some theories on normative ethics?
Week 2 - The AUSIT Code of Ethics
Week 3 - Further look at the AUSIT Code of Ethics
Week 4 - Underpinning knowledge check. Introduction to Agency Work. (Assessment 2 for LANG 5760 &LANG 5761 assigned)
Week 5 - Feed back on knowledge test. Practicalities and preparations for agency work. Introduce current trends to monitor. Assessment Task 2, 3, 4, 5: Start of forum entry.
Week 6 - Guest Speaker will speak about professional judgments and issues in agency assignments.
Week 7 - Developing a work plan. OH&S issues in Interpreting.
Week 8 - (Assessment 3 for LANG 5760 &LANG 5761 Assigned.) Introduction to working with clients directly. (Assessment 2 for LANG 5760 &LANG 5761: Submission of assignment on negotiation and preparation for agency work for peer review.)
Week 9 - Negotiating terms with direct clients. Preparing for work coming directly from the client. (Assessment 2 for LANG 5760 & LANG 5761: Submission of assignment on negotiation and preparation for agency work to teacher.)
Week 10 - Working as a team. Deciding roles within assignments and sharing knowledge.
Week 11 - Guest lecture on work with direct clients.
Week 12 - Discussion of ethical and professional judgments in direct client work
Week 13 - Developing a workplan. OH&S issues in interpreting.
Week 14 - Peer review process for direct client work. (Assessment 3 for LANG 5760 &LANG 5761 Submission of assignment on negotiation and preparation for direct client work for peer review.)
Week 15 - Discussion on industry trends and anticipated changes in the industry. (Assessment 3 for LANG 5760 &LANG 5761Submission of assignment on negotiation and preparation for direct client work for peer review.)
Week 16 - Feedback on assignment. Assessment Task 2, 3, 4, 5: Final submission of Forum entries.
(*) Please note. The topics are indicative only and may vary between language groups depending on their specific needs.
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
Students will have access to readings and suggested links on Blackboard
Overview of Assessment
Assessment will be ongoing during the semester, and you will receive feedback on your progress. You will undertake a variety of assessment tasks and activities to assess your level of competence against key elements and performance criteria.
The assessment tasks/activities may include, but are not limited to:
- Role plays
- Observation checklists
- Teacher directed group activities
- Individual/group research activities within the T&I industry and/or relevant domains to the professional practice such as courts, hospitals, trade expos etc.
evidence demostrating application of codes and standards
- Practical demonstration of understanding and application of codes and standards in selected scenarios and simulated activities
Assessment Tasks
Assessment Task 1: Ongoing class observation via checklist. (Elements 1-3)
Assessment Task 2 : Forum submission reflecting on student’s own interpreting practice. (Element 3)
Assessment Task 3: Forum submission reflecting on comments from guest lecturer. (Element 1-3)
Assessment Task 4: Forum submission. Student will monitor and report on an industry issue on an ongoing basis. (Element 1)
Assessment Task 5: Class test on professional judgment of complex ethical issues. (Element 2-3). This task will be used for grading purposes.
or
Assessment Task 5: Forum participation in Group discussion of professional judgement of complex ethical issues. (Element 2-3) Each student in a 3 person group will represent different viewpoints on a single scenario and discuss the scenario together. This task will be used for grading purposes.
Assessment Matrix
Refer to Assessment Matrix on Blackboard for each assessment.
Other Information
Grading Schedule:
CHD - Competent with High Distinction
CDI - Competent with Distinction
CC - Competent with Credit
CP - Competent with Pass
NYC - Not Yet Competent
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
Extension of time for submission of assessable work:
Circumstances may arise which prevent students from completing an assessment task on time. In certain circumstances a student may be entitled to apply for an extension to the due date.
Extensions of 7 calendar days or less:
Students seeking an extension of 7 calendar days or less (from the original due date) must complete and lodge an Application for Extension of Submittable Work (7 Calendar Days or less) form and lodge it with the School.
Extensions of greater than 7 working days:
Students seeking an extension of more than 7 calendar days (from the original due date) must lodge an Application for Special Consideration form under the provisions of the Special Consideration Policy , preferably prior to, but no later than 2 working days after the official due date.
Extension of time for submission of assessable work procedure: http://www.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=7usdbki1fjf31
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 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/browse;ID=tk82eodesmot1
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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