Course Title: Apply theories to translating and interpreting work practices
Part A: Course Overview
Program: C6153 Advanced Diploma of Translating
Course Title: Apply theories to translating and interpreting work practices
Portfolio: Vocational Education
Nominal Hours: 40
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Terms
Course Code |
Campus |
Career |
School |
Learning Mode |
Teaching Period(s) |
LANG5831C |
City Campus |
TAFE |
365T Global, Urban and Social Studies |
Face-to-Face |
Term1 2017, Term2 2017, Term1 2018, Term2 2018 |
LANG5831C |
City Campus |
TAFE |
375T Vocational Design and Social Context |
Face-to-Face or Internet |
Term2 2021 |
Course Contact: Ya-Ping Kuo
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 3771
Course Contact Email: ya-ping.kuo@rmit.edu.au
Course Description
This unit describes the skills required to research, analyse and apply a range of approaches to translating and interpreting based on the history, development and progress of relevant theories and their current application to work assignments and practice. The application of translating and interpreting theory is an essential component of interpreting and translating work assignments which require justification and critiquing of work undertaken.
This unit applies to those working as translators and interpreters in a range of professional settings. This unit is delivered as a standalone unit.
Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities
None.
National Competency Codes and Titles
National Element Code & Title: |
PSPTIS066 Apply theories to translating and interpreting work practices |
Elements: |
1. Identify the role of the translator and interpreter 2. Identify the principle issues influencing practice 3. Critique translations and interpreting |
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