Course Title: Demonstrate routine LOTE proficiency in different subjects and cultural contexts

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term2 2018

Course Code: LANG5860C

Course Title: Demonstrate routine LOTE proficiency in different subjects and cultural contexts

School: 365T Global, Urban and Social Studies

Campus: City Campus

Program: C5364 - Diploma of Interpreting (LOTE-English)

Course Contact: Ya-Ping Kuo

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 3771

Course Contact Email: ya-ping.kuo@rmit.edu.au


Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff

Nominal Hours: 60

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 conduct predictable and non-routine, varied communications, transactions and interactions in a language other than English (LOTE), to meet the oral language and communication needs of interpreting in general settings. It involves conversing with others, providing detailed information and advice, responding to unpredictable situations and conducting negotiations at a functional level.

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

There is no direct parity with any formal language proficiency ratings or assessment framework, but this unit broadly relates to International Second Language Proficiency Rating (ISLPR) 3.

This unit will be delivered in a cluster as follows:

Monologue cluster:

  • LANG5857C Interpret in general monologue settings (LOTE-English)
  • LANG5860C Demonstrate routine LOTE proficiency in different subjects and cultural contexts (E-Group A)


National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:

PSPTIS044 Demonstrate routine LOTE proficiency in different subjects and cultural contexts

Element:

1. Converse with others

Performance Criteria:

1.1 Use techniques to extend interactions with others.

1.2 Seek and offer additional information and assistance to support quality of communication and service.

1.3 Support communication with comments on topical familiar matters, workplace business and events.

1.4  Use non-verbal communication to convey an acceptance of and sensitivity towards others.

 

Element:

2. Provide detailed information and advice

Performance Criteria:

2.1 Identify need for detailed information and advice.

2.2 Convey detailed information and advice using narrative and descriptive statements.

2.3 Repeat, paraphrase and clarify communications to avoid misunderstanding and to explain difficult points.

2.4 Use workplace documents, materials and other references to support explanations as required.

 

 

Element:

3. Respond to unpredictable situations and problems

Performance Criteria:

3.1 Identify key facts of problems and facilitate solutions through open communication with relevant people.

3.2 Provide appropriate advice in response to requests, unpredictable situations and problems.

3.3 Convey appropriate apologies and expressions of regret as required.

 

Element:

4. Negotiate a simple agreement

Performance Criteria:

4.1 Exchange key information and reach agreement on details.

4.2 Provide appropriate explanations about products and services.

4.3 Achieve mutual understanding and agreement.

 


Learning Outcomes



Details of Learning Activities

Instructors will use a range of activities using LOTE, including role plays in dialogues in various domains/workplace situations, presenting speeches (incorporating the use of videos and real people), note-taking practice, peer observation in class and in guided weekly activities.

LANG5857C Interpret in general monologue settings will be delivered with this unit as the Monologue cluster.


Teaching Schedule

This course is clustered and co-delivered with LANG5860C Demonstrate routine LOTE proficiency in different subjects and cultural contexts.  Part time spoken language group will cover this cluster in Semester 1 and 2.  Detailed teaching schedule to be provided by the instructors.

The below is a sample schedule for full time group ( Mandarin, Japanese).

No. of Week Topics to cover/ Assessment schedule
1 Course introduction/ Education
2 Education
3 Health
4 Health
 

Mid semester break ( Easter break)

5

Social welfare

6

Social welfare

Assessment 1 LANG5860C: LOTE presentation

 7

Business / Tourism

 8

Business/Tourism

Assessment 1 feedback

9

Immigration

 10

Immigration

11

Legal

12

Legal

Assessment 2 LANG5860C: LOTE presentation

13

 Assessment only

 14

 Assessment only

15   Assessment only
   

*This is a teaching schedule sample for full time group.  Teaching schedule for part time group will be provided by the instructors.

*Please note. In each class delivery, competency elements of Demonstrate routine LOTE proficiency in different subjects and cultural contexts will be covered together. Detailed schedule to be provided by the instructor.

* Please note. The topics are indicative only and may vary between language groups depending on their specific needs. The topics will be incorporated in dialogue interpreting practice and assessments.


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/student


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

LANG5856C-Assessment Tasks 2 from Monologue cluster: 

AT2: Presentation on a topic in an assigned domain.

Students are required to research on a topic and present the findings in LOTE in class, and answer questions from peers after the presentation. The presentation is to provide detailed information about the researched topic.

Presentation should be done by each student standing in front of the class. Presentation is to be recorded by the teacher. Other students are required to participate in questions & answers after the presentation.

The instructor will select a topic for students in advance. The presentation should be around 3 to 4 minutes long. Topics may be pre-selected and allocated to each student by the teacher. Other students will be tasked to ask questions after the presentation. Questions and answers must be concluded in a couple of minutes. There is no need to prepare power point presentation.  

Due date:

Education or health:

Full time group in Week 6

Part time group in Week 11 or 12, Semester 1

Business, law, immigration or social welfare

Full time group in Week 11 or 12

Part time group in Week 11 or 12. Semester 2 

 

 

 


Assessment Matrix

 

 

LANG5860C Elements

AT2 

 Converse with others

 

X

 Provide detailed information and advice

X

 Respond to unpredictable situations and problems

X

 Negotiate a simple agreement

X

Grading Schedule:

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). If a student has not completed ALL the assessment tasks or they have completed them 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.

 

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 
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 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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