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TRAN885 – Advanced Auslan Interpreting
2017 – S2 External
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| Unit convenor and teaching staff |
Unit convenor and teaching staff
Program Convenor
Della Goswell
Contact via email
C5A 555
by arrangement
Alice Wu
Unit Convenor
Karen Bontempo
Contact via email
by arrangement
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| Credit points |
Credit points
4
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| Prerequisites |
Prerequisites
TRAN869
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| Corequisites |
Corequisites
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| Co-badged status |
Co-badged status
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| Unit description |
Unit description
TRAN885 provides interpreting students with the opportunity to practice interpreting skills in linguistically sophisticated and potentially challenging arenas expected of Auslan/English practitioners at professional interpreter level – this includes working in conference-like settings and with Deaf Interpreters and linguistically challenging clients.Students also conduct independent research related to interpreting. This unit provides the opportunity to sit for the NAATI professional level exam.
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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 simultaneous monologic interpreting skills in both language directions in presentation settings
- Identify preparation and team work strategies for advanced interpreting situations
- Describe and practice strategies for working with Deaf Interpreters
- Describe factors relevant to working with Deaf professionals in different contexts
- Demonstrate oral and written research presentation skills
Assessment Tasks
| Name | Weighting | Hurdle | Due |
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| Online engagement | 10% | No | throughout |
| Mini research project poster | 20% | No | Week 9 |
| Poster presentation | 20% | No | Week 10 |
| Exam/ Conference interpreting | 50% | No | Week 10 |
Online engagement
Due: throughout
Weighting: 10%
regular tasks submitted on ilearn, related to specific unit topics
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Identify preparation and team work strategies for advanced interpreting situations
- Describe and practice strategies for working with Deaf Interpreters
- Describe factors relevant to working with Deaf professionals in different contexts
Mini research project poster
Due: Week 9
Weighting: 20%
Undertake a small research project related to an advanced Auslan interpreting topic. Data to be presented as a conference-style poster.
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Demonstrate oral and written research presentation skills
Poster presentation
Due: Week 10
Weighting: 20%
Students to present their poster in Auslan at on-campus block
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Demonstrate oral and written research presentation skills
Exam/ Conference interpreting
Due: Week 10
Weighting: 50%
This final assessment task is dependent on NAATI level accreditation. Paraprofessionally accredited students who wish to attempt NAATI professional level status undertake a NAATI-style final examination. Students who have already achieved NAATI professional interpreter level accreditation, undertake conference level interpreting at a live symposium.
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Demonstrate simultaneous monologic interpreting skills in both language directions in presentation settings
- Identify preparation and team work strategies for advanced interpreting situations
- Describe and practice strategies for working with Deaf Interpreters
Delivery and Resources
This unit is delivered in blended mode via weekly online lecture notes and tasks, plus one 3-day on-campus block
Unit materials and further suggested resources are provided via the iLearn page
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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Students with a disability are encouraged to contact the Disability Service who can provide appropriate help with any issues that arise during their studies.
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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 simultaneous monologic interpreting skills in both language directions in presentation settings
- Identify preparation and team work strategies for advanced interpreting situations
- Describe and practice strategies for working with Deaf Interpreters
- Describe factors relevant to working with Deaf professionals in different contexts
Assessment task
- Exam/ Conference interpreting
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 simultaneous monologic interpreting skills in both language directions in presentation settings
- Identify preparation and team work strategies for advanced interpreting situations
- Describe and practice strategies for working with Deaf Interpreters
- Describe factors relevant to working with Deaf professionals in different contexts
- Demonstrate oral and written research presentation skills
Assessment tasks
- Online engagement
- Mini research project poster
- Poster presentation
- Exam/ Conference interpreting
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 outcome
- Demonstrate oral and written research presentation skills
Assessment task
- Mini research project poster
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 outcome
- Demonstrate oral and written research presentation skills
Assessment task
- Mini research project poster
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 simultaneous monologic interpreting skills in both language directions in presentation settings
- Identify preparation and team work strategies for advanced interpreting situations
- Describe and practice strategies for working with Deaf Interpreters
- Describe factors relevant to working with Deaf professionals in different contexts
- Demonstrate oral and written research presentation skills
Assessment tasks
- Online engagement
- Mini research project poster
- Poster presentation
- Exam/ Conference interpreting
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
- Describe and practice strategies for working with Deaf Interpreters
- Describe factors relevant to working with Deaf professionals in different contexts