Course Title: Interpret in complex dialogue settings (LOTE)
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term2 2011
Course Code: LANG5779C
Course Title: Interpret in complex dialogue settings (LOTE)
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
Nominal Hours: 100
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 undertake interpreting between two languages in complex dialogue settings. The complex dialogue settings are typically characterized by high level of subject knowledge, lack of opportunities for error correction, difficulty predicting content of communication and need to switch between interpreting modes during transfer process. The main focus is to preserve the communicative intent of the message and transfer the meaning using a range of techniques.
This unit is delivered in a cluster with the following unit:
LANG5782C Sight Translate (LOTE)
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
PSPTIS605A Interpret in complex dialogue settings (LOTE) |
Element: |
1- Receive and analyse source language. |
Performance Criteria: |
1. 1. Establish dialogue protocols with participants in a professional |
Learning Outcomes
Details of Learning Activities
Learning activities may include:
observations, role plays, journal writing, quizzes, simulations, practical demostrations including use of video.
40 hours will be spent in class activities
25 hours will be spent in guided practice activities including group work and peer review outside of outside class
25 hours will be spent on specific guided practice activities for Learning Outcome 2 and Learning Outcome 3
10 hours will be spent on reflective journal writing
Teaching Schedule
Weekly teaching schedule will be provided by the teacher.
Please note. The topics may vary between language groups depending on their specific needs.
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
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 may include, but are not limited to:
- Practical demonstrations
- Role plays
- Observation checklists
- Peer review
- Real or simulated interpreting assignments (live or recorded)
- Action Learning Tasks
Assessment Tasks
(NOTE: THESE ASSESSMENT TASKS WILL ALSO INCORPORATE ASSESSMENT OF LANG5782 )
(Note: Assessment Tasks 1 and 2 be performed concurrently with assessment for LANG5782)
Assessment Task 1 (10% weighting)
Students will be observed in weeks 4, 8 and 12 by the teacher as they perform a range of class activities including simulated dialogues in various settings. The teacher will advise which element of competency and performance criteria will be assessed on each occasion. The observations will be recorded on a checklist for each student.
Assessment Task 2 (40% weighting, week 9-11 )
1 dialogue of approximately 400 words is to be interpreted, preserving the communicative intent of the message. Following the dialogue interpreting, sight translations of two passages of approx. 200 words each will be performed, one into English and one into LOTE.
This assessment will be assessed against NAATI accreditation standards. NOTE: Students must achieve at least a Competent with Pass result in this assessment task as a prerequisite to undertake Assessment Task 3
Assessment Task 3 (40% weighting, end of semester)
2 dialogues of approximately 400 words each are to be interpreted, preserving the communicative intent of the message. Following the dialogue interpreting, sight translations of two passages of approx. 200 words each will be performed, one into English and one into LOTE.
NOTE: This assessment will be assessed against NAATI accreditation standards and will be used to determine eligibility for recommendation to NAATI at the appropriate level.
Learning Outcome 4 (10% weighting, ongoing from week 2 to week 12)
Reflective Journal. Each week students are to spend up to 1 hour writing in a journal to reflect on the theory provided and how it applies to class learning and guided activities set by the teacher each week. Students need to reflect on their performance under the performance criteria listed above. The journal will be submitted for marking at the end of week 12.
Assessment Matrix
Refer to Assessment Matrix on Blackboard
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:
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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