Course Title: Apply theories to translating and interpreting work practices
Part A: Course Overview
Program: C6111 Advanced Diploma of Interpreting
Course Title: Apply theories to translating and interpreting work practices
Portfolio: DSC Portfolio Office
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.Terms
Course Code |
Campus |
Career |
School |
Learning Mode |
Teaching Period(s) |
LANG5774C |
City Campus |
TAFE |
365T Global, Urban and Social Studies |
Face-to-Face |
Term2 2011, Term1 2012, Term2 2012, Term1 2013, Term2 2013, Term1 2014 |
Course Contact: Miranda Lai
Course Contact Phone: +(61 3) 9925 3523
Course Contact Email: miranda.lai@rmit.edu.au
Course Description
This unit covers skills and knowledge required to research, analyse and apply a range of approaches to translating and interpreting. You will explore the history, development and progress of relevant theories and their application to work assignment and practice.
Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities
None.
National Competency Codes and Titles
National Element Code & Title: |
PSPTIS614A Apply theories to translating and interpreting work practices |
Elements: |
1. Research the practiceand theory of translating and interpreting. 2. Identify the role of the translator. 3.Critique translations. |
Learning Outcomes
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.
The assessment tasks may include, but are not limited to:
- written tests
- translation assisgments
- group discussions/debates
- practical demonstrations/assignments in which theories are applied