Course Title: Use routine subject matter terminology in interpreting (LOTE-English)

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term1 2019

Course Code: LANG5859C

Course Title: Use routine subject matter terminology in interpreting (LOTE-English)

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

Teaching Staff:

Spoken languages:

Steph Palomares

steph.palomares@rmit.edu.au

(03) 9925 2328

 

 

Nominal Hours: 40

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 understand and use terminology from specific subject areas in English and a LOTE sufficient to interpret between the two languages in general dialogue or monologue settings in those subject areas.

This unit applies to those working as interpreters in a range of contexts.

This unit will be delivered in a cluster as follows:

Dialogue cluster:

  • LANG5856C Interpret in general dialogue settings (LOTE-English)                
  • LANG5858C Manage discourse in general settings                                    
  • LANG5859C Use routine subject area terminology in interpreting (LOTE-English)


National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:

PSPTIS043 Use routine subject matter terminology in interpreting (LOTE-English)

Element:

1. Identify the context of the terminology

Performance Criteria:

1.1 Identify key features of the subject area, including key people and institutions.

1.2 Identify standard procedures specific to communication in the subject area context.

1.3 Discuss the role and responsibility of interpreters and others in the subject area contexts.

1.4  Identify social, cultural and professional conventions of English and LOTE appropriate to the subject area contexts.

Element:

2. Develop understanding of the subject area

Performance Criteria:

2.1 Research and develop knowledge of the subject area terminology in English and LOTE.

2.2 Pronounce general terminology from the subject area correctly.

Element:

3. Use appropriate oral or signed communication in interpreting

Performance Criteria:

3.1 Receive and understand oral or signed communication using English and LOTE subject area terminology.

3.2 Seek advice from appropriate persons as necessary to clarify correct use and meaning of terms and associated processes.

3.3 Use general English and LOTE subject area terminology correctly in interpreting.

3.4 Use prosodic features, gestures and body language appropriate to the subject area context.


Learning Outcomes



Details of Learning Activities

This unit is clustered, delivered and assessed with LANG5856C Interpret in general dialogue settings (LOTE-English)  and LANG5858C Manage discourse in general settings  

Activities may include comprehension and transfer exercises, note-taking practice, memory retention exercises, role play exercises, dialogue interpreting exercises using appropriate terminology in English and LOTE, discourse management practice in common domains where Provisional certified interpreters may expect to work in such as education, health, legal, immigration, business, tourism, welfare services, and in different settings such as face-to-face or over telephone.

 


Teaching Schedule

No. of Week Topics  Assessment/Activity
1 Welcome online quiz

Introduction to interpreting in community settings:
 
2 Management of discourse  
3 Contextual Knowledge: Welfare  
4 Contextual Knowledge: Welfare ACTIVITY
 
-       3 x Dialogue & 2 x Monologue self practice: Record and upload
 
 
 
-       Post on discussion board on lecture topic
 
 
5 Dialogue Practice: Seating arrangements ACTIVITY
   
Contextual Knowledge: Welfare -       3 x Dialogue & 2 x Monologue self practice: Record and upload
   
   
   
  -       Post on discussion board on lecture topic
6 Contextual Knowledge: Business ACTIVITY
 
-       3 x Dialogue & 2 x Monologue self practice: Record and upload
 
 
 
-       Post on discussion board on lecture topic
7 Contextual Knowledge: Business ACTIVITY
 
-       3 x Dialogue & 2 x Monologue self practice: Record and upload
 
-       Post on discussion board on lecture topic
8 Contextual Knowledge: Education ACTIVITY
 
-       3 x Dialogue & 2 x Monologue self practice: Record and upload
 
-       Post on discussion board on lecture topic
9 Contextual Knowledge: Immigration ACTIVITY
 
-       3 x Dialogue & 2 x Monologue self practice: Record and upload
 
 
 
-       Post on discussion board on lecture topic
10 Contextual Knowledge: Health ACTIVITY
 
-       3 x Dialogue & 2 x Monologue self practice: Record and upload
 
 
 
-       Post on discussion board on lecture topic
11 Telephone interpreting: Webinar ACTIVITY
 
-       3 x Dialogue & 2 x Monologue self practice: Record and upload
 
-       Post on discussion board on lecture topic
12 Research skills ACTIVITY
 
-       3 x Dialogue & 2 x Monologue self practice: Record and upload
 
 
-       Post on discussion board on lecture topic
13 Contextual Knowledge: International settings e.g. diplomacy, bilateral meetings ASSESSMENT
 
-       Please refer to the course guide for detailed information
 
ACTIVITY
 
-       3 x Dialogue & 2 x Monologue self practice: Record and upload
 
 
 
-       Post on discussion board on lecture topic
14 Contextual Knowledge: Health ASSESSMENT
 
-       Please refer to the course guide for detailed information
 
 
ACTIVITY
 
-       3 x Dialogue & 2 x Monologue self practice: Record and upload
-       Post on discussion board on lecture topic
15 Contextual Knowledge: Health ACTIVITY
 
-       3 x Dialogue & 2 x Monologue self practice: Record and upload
 
 
 
-       Post on discussion board on lecture topic
16 Contextual Knowledge: Health ACTIVITY
 
-       3 x Dialogue & 2 x Monologue self practice: Record and upload
 
 
 
-       Post on discussion board on lecture topic

 


Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts


References


Other Resources

 

The unit is supported online using CANVAS. CANVAS gives access to important announcements, staff contacts details, the teaching schedule, assessment timelines and a variety of important teaching and learning materials. Access to CANVAS can be found on RMIT website:  https://www.rmit.edu.au/students


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

Dialogue interpreting cluster-LANG5856C, LANG5858C, LANG5859C Assessment Task   

Assessment Task 1 : Dialogue demonstrations and reflection

This assessment involves three parts: remote dialogue interpreting, face to face dialogue interpreting and reflective report. Student will be required to demonstrate their bilingual, bicultural and discourse management skills and knowledge to transfer messages accurately and engage with the clients in a professional manner. Assessment will be audio/video recorded.  Due: Full time group in Week 17-18, Part time group in Week 17-18 in Semester 2. Details to be provided by the program coordinator. Grading: CA or NYC.

 


Assessment Matrix

 

 

LANG5859C PSPTIS043 Use routine subject matter terminology in interpreting (LOTE-English)

Element 1

Identify the context of the terminology

1.1 Identify key features of the subject area, including key people and institutions.

A2-3, B2-3

1.2 Identify standard procedures specific to communication in the subject area context.

A3, B3

1.3 Discuss the role and responsibility of interpreters and others in the subject area contexts.

A4, B4

1.4 Identify social, cultural and professional conventions of English and LOTE appropriate to the subject area contexts.

A6-7, B6-7

Element 2

Develop understanding of the subject area

2.1 Research and develop knowledge of the subject area terminology in English and LOTE.

A2, B2, C9

2.2 Pronounce general terminology from the subject area correctly.

A16, B16

Element 3 Use appropriate oral or signed communication in interpreting

3.1 Analyse performance to reflect task purpose and requirements.

C1-3, C6

3.2 Identify strengths and weaknesses of process to inform subsequent work.

C1-3, C6

3.3 Use general English and LOTE subject area terminology correctly in interpreting.

A12, C12

3.4 Use prosodic features, gestures and body language appropriate to the subject area context.

A7, A17, B7, B17

Foundations Skills

Learning (NA)

 

Reading (3)

A2, B2, C

Writing (NA)

 

Oral Communication (3)

A3-4, A6-22, B3-4, B6-22

Numeracy (NA)

 

Performance Evidence

At least one occasion

Using social, cultural and professional conventions applicable to the languages being used in subject area contexts, including:

  • customs, protocols and taboos

A6-7, B6-7

  • dialect, idiom, colloquialisms and language conventions

A18, B18

  • social conventions and consistent use of forms of address

A7, B7

Using terminology in at least five of the following subject areas:

  • government and elections

 
  • education

B

  • environment

 
  • immigration and settlement

B

  • money matters

A

  • social welfare

 
  • tourism and events

B

Knowledge Evidence

Basic principles of the subject area

A, B (applied knowledge)

Information sources for increasing subject area knowledge and terminology

A2, B2,

WHS relevant to working in subject area contexts

A5, B5, C12

Assessment Conditions

Assessment of this unit of competency must include use of scenarios, case studies and experiences. Practical assessment must take place in the context of real or simulated interpreting.

A-C

Holistic assessment

A-C

Assessors must satisfy the NVR/AQTF mandatory competency requirements

yes

 

Other Information

 

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 course coordinator as early as possible, and before the due date for submission.
You can apply for an extension using the University’s Extension Application Form – http://mams.rmit.edu.au/seca86tti4g4z.pdf – OR by emailing your course coordinator directly.
An extension of up to seven calendar days may be granted if good reason can be demonstrated, namely that you have been affected by unexpected or extenuating circumstances. Include supporting evidence (such as medical certificates) with your application. Failure to keep a back-up copy of your assessment, planned house moves, regular extra-curricular activities, other assessments and regular work commitments are not usually accepted as grounds for granting extensions.
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://www1.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 automatically receive a penalty of five per cent of the grades available for that assessment per day for each calendar day (or part thereof) late.
2. No assessment task shall be accepted more than three weeks after the original 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: https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/rights-and-responsibilities/appeals

Academic Integrity 
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If you are even in doubt about how to properly cite a reference, consult your course coordinator or the academic integrity website: https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/rights-and-responsibilities/academic-integrity
The RMIT library provides tools to assist with your referencing http://www1.rmit.edu.au/library/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 https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/rights-and-responsibilities/academic-integrity –– and the RMIT Student Conduct Regulations – https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/rights-and-responsibilities/student-responsibilities/conduct

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://www1.rmit.edu.au/policies/studentcomplaintspolicy 
Student Complaints Procedure: https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/rights-and-responsibilities/complaints/steps-to-take
Student Complaints Form: http://mams.rmit.edu.au/v4ujvmyojugxz.pdf

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