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

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term1 2018

Course Code: LANG5862C

Course Title: Demonstrate routine English 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 English, 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:

Discourse cluster:

  • LANG5848C Build glossaries for translating and interpreting assignments
  • LANG5862C Demonstrate routine English proficiency in different subjects and cultural contexts (E)


National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:

PSPTIS045 Demonstrate routine English 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

As a cluster of two units, learning activities may include discussions of common topics and practice, identifying key terminology for interpreting and translating assignments, practice analysing interpreting/translating assignment, and conduct simulated preparation by building bilingual terminology.  Students will be required to work with peers to share ideas, discuss assignment preparation and review and complete the terminology list together. Learning activities also include English comprehension practices, note-taking practice, English into English / LOTE reproduction exercises, presentation in English, and public speaking practice. 
  


Teaching Schedule

  • LANG5848C Build glossaries for translating and interpreting assignments
  • LANG5862C Demonstrate routine English proficiency in different subjects and cultural contexts (E)

These two units are delivered together as the Discourse cluster.  Teaching scheduled to be provided by the teacher. Teaching will commence in the week of 26 February 2018 as Week 1.


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

GUSS Skills Central (http://Gussskillscentral.edu.au/) is a site developed specifically for students in the School of Global, Urban and Social Studies at RMIT. It provides links to a range of resources for supporting student work on assessments and negotiating university studies more generally.

 


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.

Assessment tasks may include, but are not limited to, the following:

  • teacher directed class activities
  • practical exercises
  • group discussions and debates
  • real or simulated monolingual interviews and dialogues
  • recorded speeches and summaries of speeches


Assessment Tasks

Assessment Tasks 2 and 5: Presentation in English

Students are required to research on a topic and present the findings in English through video submission for AT 2 and AT5 in front of other students.

AT2: Presentation on a topic in education or health domain. Students can select a specific topic relating to one of the two domains. The presentation should be 3 minutes long and it will be video-recorded. Students must deliver the presentation applying public speaking skills. The presentation must provide detailed information of the topic that each student selected. Submission of the video recording must be through CANVAS. Submission is due in Week 6.

AT5: Presentation on a topic in the social welfare, business, immigration or legal domain. The instructor will select a topic for students in advance. Students must form a group to prepare (3 in one group from the same LOTE group. If a group of 3 cannot be formed, 2 can work together), research the selected topic and conduct the presentation as a group. Presentation should be about 3 minutes long with power point presentation (maximum of 3 pages). Students who are observing the other students' presentation will be asked to make questions after the presentation. Students who are presenting will have to respond to others' questions. Due in Week 12 or as advised. Presentation will be recorded and assessed by the teacher.

Further details of the assessment tasks will be provided by the teacher in class.


Assessment Matrix

LANG5862C elements

AT2 ( individual presentation in English-video submission

AT5  ( group presentation in English with PPT- face to face with other students)

Converse with others

X

X

Provide detailed information and advice

X

X

Respond to unpredictable situations and problems

 

X

Negotiate a simple agreement

 

X

 

 

Other Information

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.
Learning Resources
RMIT Library
The University Library provides extensive services, facilities and study space as well as comprehensive collections of books, periodicals and other course related materials, such as DVD’s, magazines, slides, films etc. Computer laboratories with access to a wide range of desktop publishing software are also available. The library also has an expanding virtual collection of electronic resources and networks, including product data, e-books, electronic journals and newspapers, web based tutorials, online reference and document delivery services etc., all of which are accessible on campus, and off campus 24 hours per day. More information on library resources and services can be found at: http://www.rmit.edu.au/library 
The Learning Lab is a collection of web-based resources including tip sheets and interactive tutorials on study skills, writing, English language development and maths. Access RMIT’s Learning Lab online via this link: http://www.dlsweb.rmit.edu.au/lsu/

Assessment Tasks: 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 tutor or the course coordinator as early as possible, and no later than one working day before the due date for submission. 
You can apply for extension using the University’s Extension Application Form – http://mams.rmit.edu.au/seca86tti4g4z.pdf – or by emailing your course coordinator or tutor directly. 
An extension of up to seven calendar days may be granted if good reason can be demonstrated. Include supporting evidence (such as medical certificates) with your application. 
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://www.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 receive a penalty of five per cent of the grades available for that assessment per day for each day late.
2. No assessment task shall be accepted more than three weeks after the 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: http://www.rmit.edu.au/policies/academic#assessment

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 (unresolved)

Special Consideration Policy: http://www.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=qkssnx1c5r0y (unresolved) 
Special Consideration Procedure: http://www.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=riderwtscifm (unresolved)

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 (unresolved)


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 (unresolved) 
Student complaints Procedure: http://www.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=i1lexipvjt22 (unresolved) 
Student Complaints Form: http://mams.rmit.edu.au/v4ujvmyojugxz

 

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