Course Title: Apply theories to interpreting work practices

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term1 2025

Course Code: LANG5890C

Course Title: Apply theories to interpreting work practices

School: 535T Social Care and Health

Campus: City Campus

Program: C6183 - Advanced Diploma of Interpreting (Spoken Language)

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: 25

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 performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to research, analyse and apply a range of approaches to interpreting based on the history, development and progress of relevant theories and their current application to work assignments and practice. The application of interpreting theory is an essential component of interpreting work assignments which require justification and critiquing of work undertaken.

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

This unit is delivered as a standalone unit.

 


National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:

PSPTIS149 Apply theories to interpreting work practices

Element:

1. Identify the role of the interpreter.

Performance Criteria:

1.1. Analyse the cultural and political agenda of interpreting.

1.2. Analyse the historical and contemporary role and position of the interpreter.

1.3. Analyse the impact of emerging technologies and globalisation on interpreting.

Element:

2. Identify the principal issues influencing practice.

Performance Criteria:

2.1. Analyse the concept of cross-lingual meaning transfer and its relevance to the practice of interpreting.

2.2. Identify the impact and use of theories on current interpreting practice.

2.3. Identify key issues in contemporary study and practice of interpreting.

Element:

3. Critique interpreting.

Performance Criteria:

3.1. Analyse interpreting work assignments and identify the relevance and application of particular theories.

3.2. Classify and explain optional methods and approaches to interpreting assignments.

3.3. Analyse, critique and constructively report on approaches and on interpreting.

Learning Outcomes



Details of Learning Activities

The learning activities include instructor guided and learner-guided activities. The classes will cover various aspects of the underlying theories and their applicability to translating and interpreting work practices. These will be followed by learner-guided activities designed to reinforce understanding and application of the concepts in simulated tasks. These concepts will also be reinforced by activities in other units.


Teaching Schedule

Please visit Canvas - Syllabus for weekly teaching schedule.


Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts


References


Other Resources


Overview of Assessment

These assessment tasks/activities may include, but are not limited to:

- Written assessments


Assessment Tasks

Assessment Task 1- Interpreting theories - knowledge

This knowledge assessment has been designed to assess your knowledge and skills in the historical and contemporary interpreting theories.

Assessment Task 2 - Analyse and critique two interpreting assignments

This assessment aims to develop your ability to apply theoretical concepts to practical interpreting work by critiquing two interpreting assignments. You will be provided with two separate recordings of the interpreting performances through Canvas. Your task is to listen to these recordings, critically analyse the interpreting performance, and provide a detailed critique based on the theories covered in this unit.


Assessment Matrix

Each assessment clearly outlines the competencies being addressed in the task in relation to performance criteria. The sum of assessment tasks will cover all units and their elements over a range of occasions. You will be given opportunities to demonstrate competency in a variety of ways throughout the program. You are encouraged to discuss any problems or concerns with your teacher or program coordinator.

Other Information

Assessment Appeals, Reasonable Adjustment and Extensions Students can appeal assessment decisions using these forms: https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/rights-and-responsibilities/appeals (https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/rights-and-responsibilities/appeals)

Students may be able to access reasonable adjustment such as an extension of time or a smaller group if appropriate. Students should contact the assessor at least one week priorto the assessment if they wish to be considered for reasonable adjustment.

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