Course Title: Manage complex discourse settings
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term2 2011
Course Code: LANG5781C
Course Title: Manage complex discourse settings
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 kenneth.shimizu@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 manage the physical setting and communication dynamics of complex discourse settings, including: planning the discourse; managing the communication flow; and reviewing and evaluating the discourse management process.
This unit will be delivered in a cluster with the following unit:
LANG5785C Analyse, recall and reproduce source languages (LOTE)
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
PSPTIS610A Manage complex discourse settings |
Element: |
1. Plan discourse. 2. Reach agreement with participants on process. 3. Manage flow of communication. 4. Monitor progress of discourse. 5. Evaluate discourse management. |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1. Establish assignment context and requirements with client to plan to achieve desired outcomes. |
Learning Outcomes
Details of Learning Activities
In classroom situations, you will develop the skills and knowledge to deal with professional discourses relevant to professional interpreting, including the following:
• Structuring a short address / presentation to accepted conventions of such discourse.
• Demonstrating acceptable standards of public speaking, including pronunciation, intonation and stress patterns.
• Showing how persuasive language can be used to influence an audience by analysing a short oral presentation,.
• Using appropriate cohesive and stylistic devices (lexis, syntax, collocation, idiom, etc.), as tools to ‘chunk’ meaning into oral texts.
• Using register, collocation and idiom appropriate to the topic / setting of the discourse
• Orally analysing example texts with the purpose of identifying these features in them
• Comprehending the meaning of short oral texts of approximately 300 words in professional discourses relevant to professional interpreting.
• Taking notes while listening.
• Identifying and reproducing orally the main points of the text in summary form, using appropriate register, vocabulary, collocation, intonation and stress.
• Comprehending the meaning of short oral texts in professional discourses relevant to professional interpreting.
• Orally reproducing the content, following the same cohesion/logical order as the source text.
• Demonstrating appropriate register, vocabulary, intonation and stress.
You will also need to devote at least 2 hours per week of your own time on assignments / tasks allocated by your teacher and bring them back to class for discussion and feedback.
Teaching Schedule
Teaching Schedule
Week 1 - Class overview What is Discourse? Introduction to reproduction.
Week 2 - Listening for sound and meaning. Basics of note taking.
Week 3 - Field, Tenor and Mode.
Week 4 - Speech act theory.
Week 5 - Modes of Discourse.
Week 6 - Underpinning knowledge check. Further concepts on notetaking.
Week 7 - Feedback on knowledge check. Modes of Discourse 2. Start of forum discussions.
Week 8 - Formal Speeches. Self review process.
Week 9 - Peer Review Process explained. Deverbalization and reformulation.
Week 10 - Essential memory techniques
Week 11 - Dealing with Communication errors
Week 12 - Dealing with communication breakdowns
Week 13 - Complex Discourse for interpreters
Week 14 - Guided group activity
Week 15 - TBA
Week 16 - Final week for Forum submission.
(*) 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
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.
Asssessment tasks may include, but not limited to:
-teacher directed group activities
-practical exercises
-group discussions
-practical demonstration of skills in roleplays real or simulated activities
Assessment Tasks
Students will be assessed through their participation on forum discussions, written tests and peer evaluation of group activities.
Assessment Task 1: Ongoing class observation via checklist. (Elements 1-5)
Assessment Task 2: Participation and forum submission regarding class subjects (Elements 1-4)
Assessment Task 3: Electronic submission of written anaylsis of a speech (Elements 1 - 4)
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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