Course Title: Apply codes and standards to ethical practice

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: VE 2020

Class Number: All

Class Section: All

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Course Code: LANG5854C

Course Title: Apply codes and standards to ethical practice

School: 375T Vocational Design and Social Context

Campus: City Campus

Program: S0133 - Introduction to Interpreting and Translation

Course Contact: Bum Lee

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 9665

Course Contact Email: bum.lee@rmit.edu.au


Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff

 

Yolanda Lee

yolanda.lee@rmit.edu.au

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.

Pre-requisites and Co-requisites

None.

Course Description

This unit describes the skills required to ensure that translators and interpreters apply current and relevant standards of professional and ethical behaviour in general settings. The unit requires knowledge of the industry's professional codes of ethics and their application to practice. It requires the ability to consider a range of ethical issues and to reflect on and continuously develop professional practice.

This unit applies to those working as translators and interpreters in a range of general settings.

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


National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:

PSPTIS001 Apply codes and standards to ethical practice

Element:

1. Develop knowledge of ethical and professional issues

Performance Criteria:

1.1 Use reliable sources of information to ensure that knowledge of ethical issues and professional practice is current, comprehensive and relevant.

1.2 Maintain professional relationships and networks to facilitate awareness of current issues.

1.3 Analyse applicable codes of ethics and conduct and their relationship to work practices.

Element:

2. Apply ethical standards to professional practices

Performance Criteria:

2.1 Identify and examine factors that impact on professional and ethical decision making.

2.2 Apply codes and standards of ethical conduct to assignments.

2.3 Develop and promote strategies for dealing with possible dilemmas.

2.4 Promote ethical standards and practice with clients, colleagues and others.

Element:

3. Evaluate professional practices and knowledge related to ethical practice

Performance Criteria:

3.1 Reflect on and evaluate ethical practices in work assignments.

3.2 Monitor and review practice in relation to standards of ethics and conduct.

3.3 Seek advice and feedback on performance to improve ethical practice.

3.4 Participate in professional development activities and networks to address identified needs in current ethical practice.


Learning Outcomes



Details of Learning Activities

This unit is part of cluster with

  • LANG5848C Build glossaries for translating and interpreting assignments
  • LANG5855C Prepare to translate and interpret
  • LANG5858C Manage discourses in general settings

The course elements will be delivered in a clustered format.

Learning activities for this unit includes: online quiz, lectures, practical demonstrations, case studies, class discussions, presentation, and report writing.


 


Teaching Schedule

Delivery Time:  Feb 2020

Face to Face Classes: Wednesdays 1300-1730 (4.5 hours)

Week Starting: 17 Feb 2020

Week Ending: 8 May 2020

Week

Topic

Assessment

Week 1 

 

 

 

Introduction

Adhere to professional standards

There are no assessments this week

Week 2

 

 

Adhere to professional standards

 

Assessment Task 1 Part 1

Week 3

 

 

Adhere to professional standards

 

Assessment Task 1 Part 2

Week 4

 

Prepare for an assignment

 

Assessment Tasks 2

 

Week 5

 

Prepare for an assignment

 

Assessment Task 3

 

 Break

2 weeks break

Week 6

 

Conduct an assignment

 

Assessment Task 4

Week 7

 

Conduct an assignment

 

Assessment Task 5 Part 1

Week 8

 

Conduct an assignment

 

Assessment Task 5 Part 2

Week 9

 

Build Glossaries

Assessment Task 6

Week 10

 

Prepare for NAATI certification

 


Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts


References


Other Resources

RMIT uses the online learning platform Canvas. Canvas is your learning management system and the central hub to source course content, assessment information, webinars and discussion boards. The 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 at myRMIT www.rmit.edu.au/myRMIT

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 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
 


Assessment Tasks

Assessment  task 1 – Ethical application and analysis

This assessment requires you to be exposed to different and difficult ethical interpreting situations that you will likely to face in real life, and to ensure that you can make right decisions taking all the aspects available to you into account.  

There are two (2) parts to this assessment: 

Part 1 – Scenario Analysis 

Part 2 – Activity Report 

 

This assessment is to be completed by week 4 of commencing this unit. 

 

  Assessment task 2 – Ethics Knowledge Assessment   

This is an assessment which must be completed online (Canvas) by the due date.  

In this assessment, you are asked to answer questions which are related to the content covered in classes and uploaded on Canvas for this unit (LANG5854 PSPTIS001- Apply codes and standards to ethical practice). There are: 

Part 1: Short answers – 6 questions 

Part 2: Case studies - 5 case studies and related questions 

This assessment is to be completed by week 4. Your assessor will provide you with the due date. 

Assessment task 3 – Ethical and Cultural Challenges Presentation 

This assessment requires you to orally provide advice to ethical and cultural challenges to a virtual industry associate. You will also orally seek advice and feedback on how you could improve on your own ethical standards and practices. 

This assessment is to be completed by week 5. Your assessor will provide you with the due date. 

 

 

You will be assessed ‘CA’ Competent or NYC (Not Competent Yet) for assessments


Assessment Matrix

LANG5854C (PSPTIS001) Apply codes and standards to ethical practice

 

Element 

Performance criteria 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Assessment 

Task 1: Ethical application and analysis Part 1 

Assessment 

Task 1: Ethical application and analysis Part 2 

Assessment 

Task 2: Ethics Knowledge Test 

Assessment Task 3: Ethical & Cultural Challenges Presentation 

1. Develop knowledge of ethical and professional issues 

1.1 Use reliable sources of information to ensure that knowledge of ethical issues and professional practice is current, comprehensive and relevant. 

Scenario 1 

 

Activity 1 

 

 

1.2 Maintain professional relationships and networks to facilitate awareness of current issues. 

 

Activity 3 

 

Part 2 

1.3 Analyse applicable codes of ethics and conduct and their relationship to work practices. 

Scenario 1 

Scenario 2 – A, B 

Scenario 3 – A, B, C, D 

 

Activity 1 

Part 1 

Part 2 

Part 1 

2. Apply ethical standards to professional practices 

2.1 Identify and examine factors that impact on professional and ethical decision making. 

Scenario 1 

Scenario 2 – A, B 

Scenario 3 – A, B, C, D 

 

Activity 2 

Part 1 

 Part 2 

Part 1 

2.2 Apply codes and standards of ethical conduct to assignments. 

Scenario 1 

Scenario 2 – A, B 

Scenario 3 – A, B, C, D, E Q4  

 

Activity 2 

Part 1 

 Part 2 

Part 1 

2.3 Develop and promote strategies for dealing with possible dilemmas. 

Scenario 1 

Scenario 2 – A, B 

Scenario 3 – A, B, C, D, E  

Q4 

Activity 2 

Part 1 

 Part 2 

Part 1 

2.4 Promote ethical standards and practice with clients, colleagues and others. 

Q4 

Q6 

Activity 3 

  

Part 2 

3.Evaluate professional practices and knowledge related to ethical practice 

3.1 Reflect on and evaluate ethical practices in work assignments. 

Q5 A,B, C 

 

 

 

3.2 Monitor and review practice in relation to standards of ethics and conduct. 

Q5 A,B, C 

 

 

 

3.3 Seek advice and feedback on performance to improve ethical practice. 

Q5 B, C 

 

 

Part 2 

3.4 Participate in professional development activities and networks to address identified needs in current ethical practice. 

 

Activity 3 

 

 

Other Information

GRADING INFORMATION

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) award.If a student has not completed ALL the assessment tasks or they have completed 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.
Learning Resources
RMIT Library
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
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/

Assessment Tasks : 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 tutor or the course coordinator as early as possible, and no later than one working day before the due date for submission.
You can apply for extension using the University’s Extension Application Form – http://mams.rmit.edu.au/seca86tti4g4z.pdf – or by emailing your course coordinator or tutor directly.
An extension of up to seven calendar days may be granted if good reason can be demonstrated. Include supporting evidence (such as medical certificates) with your application.
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://www.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 receive a penalty of five per cent of the grades available for that assessment per day for each day late.
2. No assessment task shall be accepted more than three weeks after the 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: http://www.rmit.edu.au/policies/academic#assessment

Other Relevant Information

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 lecturer or the academic integrity website: http://www.rmit.edu.au/academicintegrity The RMIT library provides tools to assist with your referencing http://www.rmit.edu.au/library/info-trek/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 – http://www.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=sg4yfqzod48g1 – and the RMIT Student Discipline Statute and Regulations - http://www.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=11jgnnjgg70y

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://www.rmit.edu.au/policies/studentcomplaintspolicy
Student complaints Procedure: http://www.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=i1lexipvjt22
Student Complaints Form: http://mams.rmit.edu.au/v4ujvmyojugxz.pdf 

 

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