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TRAN8085 – Advanced Auslan Interpreting
2021 – Session 2, Infrequent attendance, North Ryde
Session 2 Learning and Teaching Update
The decision has been made to conduct study online for the remainder of Session 2 for all units WITHOUT mandatory on-campus learning activities. Exams for Session 2 will also be online where possible to do so.
This is due to the extension of the lockdown orders and to provide certainty around arrangements for the remainder of Session 2. We hope to return to campus beyond Session 2 as soon as it is safe and appropriate to do so.
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General Information
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| Unit convenor and teaching staff |
Unit convenor and teaching staff
Della Goswell
Marc Orlando
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|---|---|
| Credit points |
Credit points
10
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| Prerequisites |
Prerequisites
TRAN869 or TRAN8069
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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 provides interpreting students with the opportunity to develop interpreting skills in linguistically sophisticated and intrapersonally challenging domains of Auslan-English interpreting. This includes working in conference-like settings, and alongside Deaf Interpreters working with a range of clients. Students also conduct and present on a minor research project related to their interpreting practice. The unit offers preparation sessions for those students who are not yet accredited at NAATI Certified Interpreter level and are seeking to subsequently undertake the NAATI CI (Auslan) exam. |
Important Academic Dates
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Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:
- ULO1: Select and apply appropriate preparation and teamwork strategies for simultaneous monologic interpreting in conference settings
- ULO2: Discuss and evaluate strategies for working with Deaf Interpreters and presenters in a range of settings
- ULO3: Demonstrate simultaneous monologic interpreting skills, in both language directions, for conference settings
- ULO4: Conduct, synthesise and communicate research outcomes derived from interpreter/deaf community data
General Assessment Information
Requesting an extension to assignment due date
On occasion, you may be in a situation when you aren't able to submit an assessment task on time. Extensions are only given in special circumstances, by completing a Special Consideration request. For more information on Special Consideration, see https://students.mq.edu.au/study/my-study-program/special-consideration
Late submission of assignments
If you haven't been approved for an extension and you submit your assessment task late, penalties are applied. You should consult your unit convenor if you are in this position. Late submissions will receive a 5% per day penalty. If you submit the assessment task 10 days or more beyond the due date, without an approved extension, you will be awarded a maximum of 50% of the overall assessment marks. Weekends and public holidays are included
Assessment Tasks
| Name | Weighting | Hurdle | Due |
|---|---|---|---|
| online postings | 20% | Yes | ongoing |
| Research poster | 30% | No | wk 9 |
| Poster presentation | 10% | Yes | wk 10 |
| Mock conference/seminar OR NAATI aligned test elements | 40% | No | wks 11 & 12 |
online postings
Assessment Type 1: Work-integrated task
Indicative Time on Task 2: 25 hours
Due: ongoing
Weighting: 20%
This is a hurdle assessment task (see assessment policy for more information on hurdle assessment tasks)
Series of online postings addressing the topics & readings in relation to student's own interpreting practice
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Select and apply appropriate preparation and teamwork strategies for simultaneous monologic interpreting in conference settings
- Discuss and evaluate strategies for working with Deaf Interpreters and presenters in a range of settings
Research poster
Assessment Type 1: Poster
Indicative Time on Task 2: 35 hours
Due: wk 9
Weighting: 30%
Create a conference-style poster summarising a small research project. Data to be based on community interviews about an interpreting-related topic.
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Conduct, synthesise and communicate research outcomes derived from interpreter/deaf community data
Poster presentation
Assessment Type 1: Presentation
Indicative Time on Task 2: 10 hours
Due: wk 10
Weighting: 10%
This is a hurdle assessment task (see assessment policy for more information on hurdle assessment tasks)
Students present an oral summary of their own poster content in English, and interpret for a fellow student's presentation (into Auslan).
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Demonstrate simultaneous monologic interpreting skills, in both language directions, for conference settings
- Conduct, synthesise and communicate research outcomes derived from interpreter/deaf community data
Mock conference/seminar OR NAATI aligned test elements
Assessment Type 1: Simulation/role play
Indicative Time on Task 2: 25 hours
Due: wks 11 & 12
Weighting: 40%
Prepare for, and work as a team interpreting conference-level presentations (Auslan and English source texts). Simultaneous monologic interpreting tasks in both language directions.
NB Students who already have their NAATI CI accreditation are assessed on their mock conference interpreting performance. Students who are NAATI CPI level and seek to sit for their external CI exam, also get assessed on simultaneous monologic tasks but more aligned with NAATI criteria.
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Select and apply appropriate preparation and teamwork strategies for simultaneous monologic interpreting in conference settings
- Discuss and evaluate strategies for working with Deaf Interpreters and presenters in a range of settings
- Demonstrate simultaneous monologic interpreting skills, in both language directions, for conference settings
1 If you need help with your assignment, please contact:
- the academic teaching staff in your unit for guidance in understanding or completing this type of assessment
- the Writing Centre for academic skills support.
2 Indicative time-on-task is an estimate of the time required for completion of the assessment task and is subject to individual variation
Delivery and Resources
This unit is delivered in a blended mode - a combination of asynchronous online learning plus intensive synchronous practical workshops and assessment presentations (either face-to-face or via zoom - covid permitting). Students are provided with a range of video and reading materials for analysis, and also develop their own resources. Simulated advanced assessment tasks include interpreting a live seminar.
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- Academic Appeals Policy
- Academic Integrity Policy
- Academic Progression Policy
- Assessment Policy
- Fitness to Practice Procedure
- Grade Appeal Policy
- Complaint Management Procedure for Students and Members of the Public
- Special Consideration Policy
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Results
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Unit information based on version 2021.03 of the Handbook