Course Title: Prepare to translate and interpret
Part A: Course Overview
Program: S0133 Introduction to Interpreting and Translation
Course Title: Prepare to translate and interpret
Portfolio: Vocational Education
Nominal Hours: 30
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) |
LANG5855C |
City Campus |
TAFE |
365T Global, Urban and Social Studies |
Face-to-Face or Internet |
Term1 2018 |
Flexible Terms
Course Code |
Campus |
Career |
School |
Learning Mode |
Teaching Period(s) |
LANG5855C |
City Campus |
TAFE |
375T Vocational Design and Social Context |
Face-to-Face or Internet |
VE 2020 (All) |
Course Contact: Bum Lee
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 9665
Course Contact Email: bum.lee@rmit.edu.au
Course Description
This unit describes the skills required to collect and assess information about the nature and conditions of translating and interpreting assignments and to keep work records. It includes skills required to reach a decision to accept or decline an assignment and to prepare effective work plans to maximise assignment outcomes and minimise risks from miscommunication.
This unit applies to those working as translators and interpreters in a range of contexts.
The unit will be delivered in a cluster as follows:
- LANG5848C Build glossaries for translating and interpreting assignments
- LANG5855C Prepare to translate and interpret
- LANG5858C Manage discourses in general settings
- LANG5854C Apply codes and standards to ethical practice
Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities
None.
National Competency Codes and Titles
National Element Code & Title: |
PSPTIS003 Prepare to translate and interpret |
Elements: |
1. Assess ability to complete assignment 2. Respond to assignment 3. Develop work plan 4. Review and evaluate work plan |
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.
Assessment tasks may include, but not limited to, the following:
-teacher directed group activities
-practical exercises
-group discussions
-evidence demostrating application of codes and standards
-practical demonstration of understanding and application of codes and standards in selected scenarios and simulated activities