Students
TRAN906 – Specialised Interpreting Practice
2017 – S2 Day
General Information
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| Unit convenor and teaching staff |
Unit convenor and teaching staff
Co-convenor
Della Goswell
C5A 555
by arrangement
Co-convenor
Jean Cho
C5A 520
by arrangement
Jean Cho
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| Credit points |
Credit points
4
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| Prerequisites |
Prerequisites
TRAN822
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| Corequisites |
Corequisites
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| Co-badged status |
Co-badged status
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| Unit description |
Unit description
This unit builds on the skills, techniques and knowledge acquired by professional interpreters to competently work in a broad range of institutional settings. The aim of this unit is to provide interpreting students with opportunities to acquire and consolidate advanced interpreting skills in specialized domains, which largely include medicine, law, technology and business, and analyze the complex linguistic, cultural and ethical challenges to be met at each of the domains. They will explore theoretical and practical aspects of the different specialized domains and continue to build on their skills in terminology and glossary development, discourse analysis and domain-specific knowledge with a focus on approaching challenges arising from the specific individual institutional settings and interpreting markets under the guidance of professionals.
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Important Academic Dates
Information about important academic dates including deadlines for withdrawing from units are available at https://www.mq.edu.au/study/calendar-of-dates
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:
- Demonstrate effective interpreting skills and techniques across business, medical and legal interpreting domains
- Apply theoretical and contextual knowledge to interpreting practice in these specific settings
- Generate creative solutions to complex interpersonal and professional conduct issues arising in interpreting practice
- Develop strategies to enable ongoing improvement based on self assessment of interpreting performance across these settings
Assessment Tasks
| Name | Weighting | Hurdle | Due |
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| Interpreting performances | 45% | Yes | Weeks 5,9,13 |
| Self-assessment analysis | 45% | Yes | Weeks 6,10,14 |
| Class engagement | 10% | No | throughout |
Interpreting performances
Due: Weeks 5,9,13
Weighting: 45%
This is a hurdle assessment task (see assessment policy for more information on hurdle assessment tasks)
3 simulated live interpreting tasks
1. monologic Business presentation
2. dialogic GP & LOTE client consultation
3. dialogic Police & LOTE POI interview
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Demonstrate effective interpreting skills and techniques across business, medical and legal interpreting domains
- Apply theoretical and contextual knowledge to interpreting practice in these specific settings
- Generate creative solutions to complex interpersonal and professional conduct issues arising in interpreting practice
Self-assessment analysis
Due: Weeks 6,10,14
Weighting: 45%
This is a hurdle assessment task (see assessment policy for more information on hurdle assessment tasks)
3 reflective self-assessment reports based on the videos of each of the interpreting practice tasks
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Generate creative solutions to complex interpersonal and professional conduct issues arising in interpreting practice
- Develop strategies to enable ongoing improvement based on self assessment of interpreting performance across these settings
Class engagement
Due: throughout
Weighting: 10%
Active participation in interactive lectures and tutorial sessions
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Generate creative solutions to complex interpersonal and professional conduct issues arising in interpreting practice
Delivery and Resources
This unit is delivered via weekly lectures, LOTE-specific tutorials and 3 live assessment sessions (video-recorded)
Unit materials and further suggested resources are provided via the iLearn page
Unit Schedule
The sequence for the specialised interpreting topics is:
Business interpreting wks 1-5
Medical interpreting wks 6-9
Legal interpreting wks 10-13
See iLearn page for more specific detail of weekly content
Policies and Procedures
Macquarie University policies and procedures are accessible from Policy Central. Students should be aware of the following policies in particular with regard to Learning and Teaching:
Academic Honesty Policy http://mq.edu.au/policy/docs/academic_honesty/policy.html
Assessment Policy http://mq.edu.au/policy/docs/assessment/policy_2016.html
Grade Appeal Policy http://mq.edu.au/policy/docs/gradeappeal/policy.html
Complaint Management Procedure for Students and Members of the Public http://www.mq.edu.au/policy/docs/complaint_management/procedure.html
Disruption to Studies Policy (in effect until Dec 4th, 2017): http://www.mq.edu.au/policy/docs/disruption_studies/policy.html
Special Consideration Policy (in effect from Dec 4th, 2017): https://staff.mq.edu.au/work/strategy-planning-and-governance/university-policies-and-procedures/policies/special-consideration
In addition, a number of other policies can be found in the Learning and Teaching Category of Policy Central.
Student Code of Conduct
Macquarie University students have a responsibility to be familiar with the Student Code of Conduct: https://students.mq.edu.au/support/student_conduct/
Results
Results shown in iLearn, or released directly by your Unit Convenor, are not confirmed as they are subject to final approval by the University. Once approved, final results will be sent to your student email address and will be made available in eStudent. For more information visit ask.mq.edu.au.
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Student Services and Support
Students with a disability are encouraged to contact the Disability Service who can provide appropriate help with any issues that arise during their studies.
Student Enquiries
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IT Help
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When using the University's IT, you must adhere to the Acceptable Use of IT Resources Policy. The policy applies to all who connect to the MQ network including students.
Graduate Capabilities
PG - Capable of Professional and Personal Judgment and Initiative
Our postgraduates will demonstrate a high standard of discernment and common sense in their professional and personal judgment. They will have the ability to make informed choices and decisions that reflect both the nature of their professional work and their personal perspectives.
This graduate capability is supported by:
Learning outcomes
- Demonstrate effective interpreting skills and techniques across business, medical and legal interpreting domains
- Apply theoretical and contextual knowledge to interpreting practice in these specific settings
- Generate creative solutions to complex interpersonal and professional conduct issues arising in interpreting practice
- Develop strategies to enable ongoing improvement based on self assessment of interpreting performance across these settings
Assessment task
- Interpreting performances
PG - Discipline Knowledge and Skills
Our postgraduates will be able to demonstrate a significantly enhanced depth and breadth of knowledge, scholarly understanding, and specific subject content knowledge in their chosen fields.
This graduate capability is supported by:
Learning outcomes
- Demonstrate effective interpreting skills and techniques across business, medical and legal interpreting domains
- Apply theoretical and contextual knowledge to interpreting practice in these specific settings
Assessment task
- Interpreting performances
PG - Critical, Analytical and Integrative Thinking
Our postgraduates will be capable of utilising and reflecting on prior knowledge and experience, of applying higher level critical thinking skills, and of integrating and synthesising learning and knowledge from a range of sources and environments. A characteristic of this form of thinking is the generation of new, professionally oriented knowledge through personal or group-based critique of practice and theory.
This graduate capability is supported by:
Learning outcomes
- Apply theoretical and contextual knowledge to interpreting practice in these specific settings
- Generate creative solutions to complex interpersonal and professional conduct issues arising in interpreting practice
- Develop strategies to enable ongoing improvement based on self assessment of interpreting performance across these settings
Assessment tasks
- Self-assessment analysis
- Class engagement
PG - Research and Problem Solving Capability
Our postgraduates will be capable of systematic enquiry; able to use research skills to create new knowledge that can be applied to real world issues, or contribute to a field of study or practice to enhance society. They will be capable of creative questioning, problem finding and problem solving.
This graduate capability is supported by:
Learning outcomes
- Generate creative solutions to complex interpersonal and professional conduct issues arising in interpreting practice
- Develop strategies to enable ongoing improvement based on self assessment of interpreting performance across these settings
Assessment task
- Self-assessment analysis
PG - Effective Communication
Our postgraduates will be able to communicate effectively and convey their views to different social, cultural, and professional audiences. They will be able to use a variety of technologically supported media to communicate with empathy using a range of written, spoken or visual formats.
This graduate capability is supported by:
Learning outcomes
- Demonstrate effective interpreting skills and techniques across business, medical and legal interpreting domains
- Generate creative solutions to complex interpersonal and professional conduct issues arising in interpreting practice
- Develop strategies to enable ongoing improvement based on self assessment of interpreting performance across these settings
Assessment tasks
- Interpreting performances
- Self-assessment analysis
- Class engagement
PG - Engaged and Responsible, Active and Ethical Citizens
Our postgraduates will be ethically aware and capable of confident transformative action in relation to their professional responsibilities and the wider community. They will have a sense of connectedness with others and country and have a sense of mutual obligation. They will be able to appreciate the impact of their professional roles for social justice and inclusion related to national and global issues
This graduate capability is supported by:
Learning outcomes
- Generate creative solutions to complex interpersonal and professional conduct issues arising in interpreting practice
- Develop strategies to enable ongoing improvement based on self assessment of interpreting performance across these settings
Assessment tasks
- Self-assessment analysis
- Class engagement