Course Title: Sight translate (LOTE)
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term2 2011
Course Code: LANG5782C
Course Title: Sight translate (LOTE)
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
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 covers skills and knowledge required to produce a sight translation of a written source text into another spoken or signed target language with a high degree of accuracy. You will develop your ability to work between two languages in spoken and written form, and reflect the register of the written source text in the target language.
This unit will be delivered in a cluster with the following unit:
LANG5779C Interpret in complex dialogue settings (LOTE)
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
PSPTIS613A Sight translate (LOTE) |
Element: |
- Analyse text. - Translate source text into target language. - Evaluate sight translation. |
Performance Criteria: |
Element 1: Analyse text 1. Confirm purpose for which sight translation is required and advise on appropriateness of sight translation. Element 2: Translate source text into target language 6. Plan sight translation, marking up text where appropriate and solving translation problems. 9. Analyse performance to reflect task purpose and requirements. |
Learning Outcomes
Details of Learning Activities
A variety of role plays, simulations, peer group reviews and small group discussions will be scheduled in class and guided activities outside class will be provided.
32 hours will be spent in class activities
16 hours will be spent in guided practice activities outside class
12 hours will be spent on reflective journal writing and specific practice activities for Learning Outcome 2 and Learning Outcome 3
Teaching Schedule
Will be advised by teacher in week 2
Please note. The topics may vary between language groups depending on their specific needs.
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
Sight translation texts posted on Blackboard, Elluminate interractive multimedia, video link in class, class room computer access
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:
- practical demonstrations
- roleplays
- real or simulated ST assignments
- action learning reports
- peer reviewed practical tasks
Assessment Tasks
(NOTE: Assessment Tasks 2 and 3 will be assessed as part of Assessment Tasks 2 and 3 in LANG5779)
Learning Outcome 1 (10% weighting)
During weeks 5/6 and weeks 14/15 individual students will be observed performing a range of sight translation activities performed via a range of media including video, face to face and live on line. One week prior to observation the teacher will advise which particular performance criteria will be assessed and the context and topic area for testing so students will be able to prepare for assessment. The observations will be recorded on a checklist for each student and feedback will be provided to the student.
Learning Outcome 2 (40% weighting, week 9)
2 sight translation tasks of 200 words each from English into LOTE and LOTE into English. It is a prerequisite that ALL students achieve a grade of Competent with Pass in this Learning Outcome before undertaking Learning Outcome 3.
Learning Outcome 3 (40% weighting, end of semester at date to be advised)
2 sight translation passages of approx. 200 words each will be performed, one from LOTE into English and one from English into LOTE.
NOTE: This assessment will be assessed against NAATI accreditation standards to determine eligibility for recommendation to NAATI at the appropriate level.
Learning Outcome 4 (10% weighting, ongoing from week 2 to week 12)
Reflective Journal. Each week students are to spend up to 1 hour writing in a journal to reflect on the theory provided and how it applies to class learning and guided activities set by the teacher each week. Students need to reflect on their sight translation skills under the performance criteria listed above. The journal will be submitted for marking at the end of week 12.
Assessment Matrix
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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