Course Title: Use chuchotage (whispered simultaneous) to interpret (LOTE-English)

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term1 2017

Course Code: LANG5846C

Course Title: Use chuchotage (whispered simultaneous) to interpret (LOTE-English)

School: 365T Global, Urban and Social Studies

Campus: City Campus

Program: C6154 - Advanced Diploma of Interpreting (LOTE-English)

Course Contact: Bing Lee Teh

Course Contact Phone: +(61 3) 9925 0326

Course Contact Email: binglee.teh@rmit.edu.au

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Nominal Hours: 40

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Pre-requisites and Co-requisites

None.

Course Description

This unit describes the skills required to interpret from a source language to a target language in basic simultaneous mode, preserving key information and the gist of the source message. It requires the ability to anticipate the intent of a source to assist the message transfer process.

 

An interpreter in simultaneous mode is required to interpret in one language direction, from source to target, at the same time as source utterances are delivered.

 

This unit applies to those working as interpreters in spoken simultaneous mode, either alone, collaboratively in tandem, or as part of a team.

 

Spoken basic simultaneous mode is applied in complex dialogue settings. Complex dialogue settings are those in which the physical elements of the setting, or the number of parties involved, limit the interpreter from managing the discourse. The interpreter may be required to switch modes in a challenging environment, where there is a range of participant interests and personal welfare and safety issues that need to be considered. The content of communication may not easily be predicted or planned for, and there are limited opportunities for error correction.

This unit is delivered in a cluster as follows:

Interpreting Cluster (Spoken languages)

• Dialogue

• LANG5840C Interpret in complex dialogue settings                 
• LANG5844C Sight Translate (LOTE)                                       

• Monologue

• LANG5841C Interpret in complex monologue settings
• LANG5847C  Use note taking to recall and reproduce source messages

• Whisper

• LANG5850C Demonstrate complex LOTE proficiency in different subjects and cultural contexts
• LANG5846C Use chuchotage (whispered simultaneous) to interpret (LOTE-English)

 

National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:	PSPTIS086 Use chuchotage (whispered simultaneous) to interpret (LOTE-English)
Element:	1. Receive and analyse source message
Performance Criteria:	1.1 Attend actively to source utterance, adjusting physical position to optimise sound reception and visual cues. 1.2 Identify and record key information to support recall. 1.3 Identify key concepts, and explicit and embedded cultural concepts. 1.4 Identify linguistic and non‑linguistic elements of utterances affecting meaning. 1.5 Apply knowledge of grammar, subject and context to anticipate purpose and intent of source and strategies used to develop ideas.
Element:	2. Transfer message to target language
Performance Criteria:	2.1 Use a range of strategies and techniques to transfer communicative intent into the target language at the same time as the source utterance. 2.2 Use advanced interpreting and language skills to ensure cohesive and faithful delivery of key information and gist of source message. 2.3 Recognise and promptly resolve transfer problems and errors, correcting mistakes or misinterpretations without disruption of message or delivery. 2.4 Monitor elapsed time and interpreting performance to identify when it is necessary to rest or withdraw from assignment.
Element:	3. Evaluate interpreting performance
Performance Criteria:	3.1 Evaluate performance in line with issues encountered, assignment requirements and code of ethics. 3.2 Determine impact of assignment on self and identify areas for improvement.

Learning Outcomes

Details of Learning Activities

Learning activities may include class and language lab interpreting workshops, video or telephone interpreting practice sessions, observation of interpreting practice, peer review and self review exercises in or outside of class.

Teaching Schedule

Class Schedule

Class	Units	Elements	Recommended Topics	Other events
Semester 1, 2017 Semester 2, 2017	LANG5840C LANG5844C LANG5841C LANG5847C LANG5846C LANG5850C	LANG5840C 1.      Receive and analyse source message 2.      Transfer message to target language 3.      Evaluate interpreting performance LANG5841C 1.      Receive and analyse source message 2.      Transfer message to target language 3.      Evaluate interpreting performance LANG5844C 1.      Analyse text 2.      Translate source text into target language 3.      Evaluate sight translation LANG5847C 1.      analyse source message 2.      Recall source messages 3.      Reproduce source messages LANG5846C 1.      Receive and analyse source message 2.      Transfer message to target language 3.      Evaluate interpreting performance LANG5850C 1.      Participate in social and cultural activities 2.      Deliver presentations in LOTE 3.      Negotiate and persuade Provide summaries of complex oral or signed communication	·         Welfare and Social Issues ·         Education ·         Health ·         Medical ·         Legal ·         Immigration ·         Environment ·         Science and Technology ·         Australian Issues ·         Politics ·         Industrial Relations ·         Business ·         Trade ·         Finance ·         Insurance	AT1 (Sem 1, Week 3-12) AT2 (Sem 1, Week 13-15) AT3 (Sem 2, Week 5) AT4 (Sem 2, Week 7) AT5 (sem 2, Week 8-11)

 

Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts

Study Guide for Accreditation Units

References

Other Resources

Learning Resources
The University Library provides extensive services, facilities and study space as well as comprehensive collections of books, periodicals and other course related materials, such as DVD’s, magazines, slides, films etc. Computer laboratories with access to a wide range of desktop publishing software are also available. The library also has an expanding virtual collection of electronic resources and networks, including product data, e-books, electronic journals and newspapers, web based tutorials, online reference and document delivery services etc., all of which are accessible on campus, and off campus 24 hours per day. More information on library resources and services can be found at: http://www.rmit.edu.au/library
If you need additional support, visit RMIT’s Learning Lab, either in person or online: http://www.dlsweb.rmit.edu.au/lsu/

GUSS Skills Central (http://Gussskillscentral.edu.au/) is a site developed specifically for students in the School of Global, Urban and Social Studies at RMIT. It provides links to a range of resources for supporting student work on assessments and negotiating university studies more generally.
 

Overview of Assessment

Assessment will be ongoing during the semester and you will be asked a variety of assessment tasks and activities to assess your level of competence against key performance criteria.

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

- Practical demonstrations

- Role plays

- Observation checklists

- Real or simulated interpreting assignments (live or recorded)

- Action Learning Tasks

Assessment Tasks

 

Assessments and Grading Criteria

Assessment	Type	Description	Competent Criteria
AT1	Practice Recording Self-Reflection	Weekly (week 3-12) recording of own practice of: ‒        one 400-word bilingual dialogue in complex settings ‒        one 200-word sight translation ‒        one 300-word monologue in complex settings ‒        note-taking script for one monologue Complete the self-reflection template available on online learning platform. Submit as per schedule.	By Completion Due dates: Submission 1 – Week 3 Submission 2 – Week 6 Submission 3 – Week 9 Submission 4 – Week 12
AT2	Mock exam (NAATI condition)	Interpret: ‒        two 400-word bilingual dialogues in complex settings ‒        two 200-word sight translation ‒        two 300-word monologues in complex settings ‒        two note-taking scripts for two monologues This task will be conducted around week 13-15. The actual assessment date and time will be confirmed by the program.	By Completion
AT3	Simulated Interpreting	Whisper interpret one speech from LOTE into English Peer review and self-reflection (This will be conducted when assessing telephone interpreting)	By completion
AT4	Simulated Interpreting	Whisper interpret one speech from English into LOTE Peer review and self-reflection (This will be conducted when assessing videoconference interpreting)	By completion
AT5	Final exam (NAATI condition)	Interpret: ‒        two 400-word bilingual dialogues in complex settings ‒        two 200-word sight translation ‒        two 300-word monologues in complex settings This is a graded task and will be used for NAATI recommendation. This task will be conducted around mid-term in semester 2. The actual exam date and time will be confirmed by the program.	CHD (80%+): Competency with High Distinction CDI (70-79%): Competency with Distinction (Minimum result for NAATI accreditation) CC (60-69%): Competency with Credit CAG (50-59%): Competency Achieved (minimum result for academic qualification) NYC (0-49%): Not Yet Competent

Note:

A student must undertake and complete ALL assessment tasks satisfactorily in this unit to achieve CAG (Competency Achieved Graded) result for academic qualification. The result of AT5 will be used for NAATI recommendation. A student must achieve a minimum result of70% in LANG5840 Interpret in Complex Dialogue Settings as well as in LANG5841 Interpret in Complex Monologue Settings and LANG5844 Sight Translate in order to get NAATI accreditation. If a student achieves a minimum result of 70% in LANG5840 Interpret in Complex Dialogue Settings but either or both the other two units have results under 70%, the student may be recommended to NAATI for a conceded accreditation at a lower level.

Assessment Matrix

LANG5840C (PSPTIS080) Interpret in complex dialogue settings

ELEMENTS	ASSESSMENT TASK 1	ASSESSMENT TASK 2	ASSESSMENT TASK 3	ASSESSMENT TASK 4	ASSESSMENT TASK 5
Receive and analyse source message	X	X	X	X	X
Transfer message to target language	X	X	X	X	X
Evaluate interpreting performance	X	X	X	X	X

 

LANG5844C (PSPTIS084) Sight Translate

ELEMENTS	ASSESSMENT TASK 1	ASSESSMENT TASK 2	ASSESSMENT TASK 3	ASSESSMENT TASK 4	ASSESSMENT TASK 5
Analyse text	X	X	-	-	X
Translate source text into target language	X	X	-	-	X
Evaluate sight translation	X	X	-	-	X

 

LANG5841C (PSPTIS081) Interpret in complex monologue settings

ELEMENTS	ASSESSMENT TASK 1	ASSESSMENT TASK 2	ASSESSMENT TASK 3	ASSESSMENT TASK 4	ASSESSMENT TASK 5
Receive and analyse source message	X	X	-	-	X
Transfer message to target language	X	X	-	-	X
Evaluate interpreting performance	X	X	-	-	X

 

LANG5847C - PSPTIS087  Use note taking to recall and reproduce source messages

ELEMENTS	ASSESSMENT TASK 1	ASSESSMENT TASK 2	ASSESSMENT TASK 3	ASSESSMENT TASK 4	ASSESSMENT TASK 5
analyse source message	X	X	-	-	-
Recall source messages	X	X	-	-	-
Reproduce source messages	X	X	-	-	-

 

LANG5850C   - PSPTIS088            Demonstrate complex LOTE proficiency in different subjects and cultural contexts

ELEMENTS	ASSESSMENT TASK 1	ASSESSMENT TASK 2	ASSESSMENT TASK 3	ASSESSMENT TASK 4	ASSESSMENT TASK 5
Participate in social and cultural activities	X	X	X	X	X
Deliver presentations in LOTE	X	X	X	X	X
Negotiate and persuade	X	X	X	X	X
Provide summaries of complex oral or signed communication	X	X	X	X	X

 

LANG5846C   PSPTIS086  Use chuchotage (whispered simultaneous) to interpret (LOTE-English) (E-GroupA)

ELEMENTS	ASSESSMENT TASK 1	ASSESSMENT TASK 2	ASSESSMENT TASK 3	ASSESSMENT TASK 4	ASSESSMENT TASK 5
Receive and analyse source message	-	-	X	X	-
Transfer message to target language	-	-	X	X	-
Evaluate interpreting performance	-	-	X	X	-

 

 

Other Information

Other Information
Learning Resources
RMIT Library
Library provides extensive services, facilities and study space as well as comprehensive collections of books, periodicals and other course
related materials, such as DVD’s, magazines, slides, films etc. Computer laboratories with access to a wide range of desktop publishing software are also
available. The library also has an expanding virtual collection of electronic resources and networks, including product data, e-books, electronic journals and
newspapers, web based tutorials, online reference and document delivery services etc., all of which are accessible on campus, and off campus 24 hours per
day. More information on library resources and services can be found at: http://www.rmit.edu.au/library
The Learning Lab is a collection of web-based resources including tip sheets and interactive tutorials on study skills, writing, English language development
and maths. Access RMIT’s Learning Lab online via this link: http://www.dlsweb.rmit.edu.au/lsu/

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Applying for Special Consideration
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Assessment Appeals
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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).
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Plagiarism Software
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