Course Title: Build glossaries for translating and interpreting assignments

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term1 2019

Course Code: LANG5848C

Course Title: Build glossaries for translating and interpreting assignments

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

Teaching Staff:

Spoken languages:

Steph Palomares

steph.palomares@rmit.edu.au

(03) 9925 2328

Auslan:

Meredith Bartlett

meredith.bartlett@rmit.edu.au

(03) 9925 2328

Nominal Hours: 20

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 develop glossaries for translating and interpreting assignments. It includes the ability to identify and source suitable reference material, and to make efficient use of tools and equipment.

This unit applies to those working as translators and interpreters who are responsible for minimising risks associated with inadequate preparation, or collaborating with colleagues in translating and interpreting tasks.

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:

PSPTIS002 Build glossaries for translating and interpreting assignments

Element:

1. Analyse assignment information

Performance Criteria:

1.1 Obtain and analyse assignment documentation and related background material.

1.2 Consider assignment requirements and need for glossary sharing to decide approach and format.

1.3  Select and obtain tools and equipment and identify up-to-date, relevant and comprehensive resources.

Element:

2. Establish familiarity with topic and context

Performance Criteria:

2.1 Access and make critical use of sources of information and reference material.

2.2 Critically analyse terminology in context and record selections in assignment-specific glossary template.

2.3  Identify areas requiring further subject knowledge and seek additional information from client, specialist advisors, or colleagues.

Element:

3. Review and evaluate glossary

Performance Criteria:

3.1 Review preparation to confirm it addresses assignment requirements and update glossary as necessary.

3.2  Consider and implement adjustments to improve process and outcomes of future preparation.


Learning Outcomes


    


Details of Learning Activities

As a cluster of two units, learning activities may include discussion of common interpreting and translating topics, identifying key terminology for assignments, 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 individually or in a group to enhance dialogue/monolingual interpreting exercises.


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 a Discourse cluster.  Teaching scheduled to be provided by the teacher in 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


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 (AT) 1, 2 from Discourse cluster

AT1: create a set of interpreting assignment terminology

The teacher will provide a brief of an interpreting assignment and students will be required to conduct research and consult with peers to create a set of bilingual terminology (English/LOTE) relevant to the interpreting assignment. The list must be submitted through CANVAS. Due in Week 11. Further details will be provided by the teacher. 

AT2: create of a set of translation assignment terminology 

The teacher will provide a brief of an translating assignment and students will be required to conduct research and consult with peers to create a set of bilingual terminology (English/LOTE) relevant to the interpreting assignment. The list must be submitted through CANVAS. Due in Week 12. Further details will be provided by the teacher. 

 

* Important note: AT 1 and 2 are co-assessed with LANG5859C Use routine subject area terminology in interpreting.


Assessment Matrix

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LANG5848C  PSPTIS002 Build glossaries for translating and interpreting assignments

Elements

Assessment Task 1 : Create Interpreting terminology list 

(This task is co-assessed for LANG5859C 2.1 as well.)

Assessment task 2: Translating terminology list 

Analyse assignment information

X

X

-

Establish familiarity with topic and context

X

X

 

Review and evaluate glossary

X

X  

  

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.

 

Other Information

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 course coordinator as early as possible, and before the due date for submission.
You can apply for an extension using the University’s Extension Application Form – http://mams.rmit.edu.au/seca86tti4g4z.pdf – OR by emailing your course coordinator directly.
An extension of up to seven calendar days may be granted if good reason can be demonstrated, namely that you have been affected by unexpected or extenuating circumstances. Include supporting evidence (such as medical certificates) with your application. Failure to keep a back-up copy of your assessment, planned house moves, regular extra-curricular activities, other assessments and regular work commitments are not usually accepted as grounds for granting extensions.
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://www1.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 automatically receive a penalty of five per cent of the grades available for that assessment per day for each calendar day (or part thereof) late.
2. No assessment task shall be accepted more than three weeks after the original 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: https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/rights-and-responsibilities/appeals

Academic Integrity 
Academic integrity means honesty and responsibility in scholarship through respecting the work of others whilst having the freedom to build new insights, new knowledge and ideas. RMIT University upholds the values of academic integrity as fundamental to the scholarship undertaken by all members of its community. Whenever you refer to another person’s research or ideas (either by directly quoting or paraphrasing them) you must acknowledge your source.

If you are even in doubt about how to properly cite a reference, consult your course coordinator or the academic integrity website: https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/rights-and-responsibilities/academic-integrity
The RMIT library provides tools to assist with your referencing http://www1.rmit.edu.au/library/referencing

Plagiarism and Collusion 
Plagiarism and collusion constitute extremely serious academic misconduct, and are forms of cheating. You are reminded that cheating, whether by fabrication, falsification of data, or plagiarism, is an offence subject to University disciplinary procedures. Plagiarism is the presentation of the work, idea or creation of another person as though it is your own. It is a form of cheating and is a very serious academic offence that may lead to expulsion from the University. Plagiarised material can be drawn from, and presented in, written, graphic and visual form, including electronic data, and oral presentations. Plagiarism occurs when the origin of the material used is not appropriately cited. Plagiarism is not acceptable.
Examples of plagiarism include:
• Copying sentences or paragraphs word-for-word from one or more sources, whether published or unpublished, which could include but is not limited to books, journals, reports, theses, websites, conference papers, course notes, etc. without proper citation;
• Closely paraphrasing sentences, paragraphs, ideas or themes without proper citation;
• Piecing together text from one or more sources and adding only linking sentences;
• Copying or submitting whole or parts of computer files without acknowledging their source;
• Copying designs or works of art and submitting them as your original work;
• Copying a whole or any part of another student’s work; and
• Submitting work as your own that someone else has done for you.
• Enabling Plagiarism: the act of assisting or allowing another person to plagiarise or to copy your own work is also an offence.
For further information, please see the RMIT Plagiarism Policy https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/rights-and-responsibilities/academic-integrity –– and the RMIT Student Conduct Regulations – https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/rights-and-responsibilities/student-responsibilities/conduct

Plagiarism Software 
The originality verification software Turnitin may be used in this course. For details, see: http://www.turnitin.com

Complaints Procedure: 
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://www1.rmit.edu.au/policies/studentcomplaintspolicy 
Student Complaints Procedure: https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/rights-and-responsibilities/complaints/steps-to-take
Student Complaints Form: http://mams.rmit.edu.au/v4ujvmyojugxz.pdf

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