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TRAN8022 – Intermediate Interpreting Practice

2023 – Session 2, In person-scheduled-weekday, North Ryde

General Information

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Unit convenor and teaching staff Unit convenor and teaching staff Unit Convenor
Jing Fang
Unit Convenor
Sophia Ra
Tutor
Natsuki Del Prado
Tutor
Jared Nemes
Program Director
Marc Orlando
Credit points Credit points
10
Prerequisites Prerequisites
TRAN8021 or TRAN821
Corequisites Corequisites
Co-badged status Co-badged status
Unit description Unit description

This unit is designed to further develop students' interpreting skills so that they demonstrate advanced strategies in core interpreting techniques. Students are strongly encouraged to define appropriate strategies in both language directions through self/peer practice, while continuously developing generic interpreting skills such as active listening, note taking, and memory retention. Students are also expected to develop strong critical analysis and reflective capabilities in relation to self/peers interpreting practice. In addition, two new interpreting modes will be introduced to students, including telephone interpreting and chuchotage. The unit covers specific topic areas that can be directly applied to professional practices.

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:

  • ULO1: Demonstrate the abilities to transfer messages accurately from A language to B language and from B language to A language in different modes.
  • ULO2: Demonstrate essential interpreting techniques: note-taking, reformulation, anticipation, and approximation.
  • ULO3: Analyse discourse for the purpose of interpreting.
  • ULO4: Demonstrate an understanding of extra-linguistic and cultural aspects of discourse.
  • ULO5: Extend domain-specific background knowledge.
  • ULO6: Demonstrate the complexity of interpreter roles (interactive communication management).
  • ULO7: Extend and consolidate foundation for self-directed learning to enhance professional skills.
  • ULO8: Demonstrate reflective and critical practice to become life-long learners.

General Assessment Information

Grade descriptors and other information concerning grading are contained in the Macquarie University Assessment Policy.

All final grades are determined by a grading committee, in accordance with the Macquarie University Assessment Policy, and are not the sole responsibility of the Unit Convenor.

Students will be awarded a final grade and a mark which must correspond to the grade descriptors specified in the Assessment Procedure (clause 128).

To pass this unit, you must demonstrate sufficient evidence of achievement of the learning outcomes, meet any ungraded requirements, and achieve a final mark of 50 or better.

Late Submissions

Unless a Special Consideration request has been submitted and approved, a 5% penalty (OF THE TOTAL POSSIBLE MARK) will be applied each day a written assessment is not submitted, up until the 7th day (including weekends). After the 7th day, a grade of ‘0’ will be awarded even if the assessment is submitted. Submission time for all written assessments is set at 11.55pm. A 1-hour grace period is provided to students who experience a technical concern.

For example:

Number of days (hours) late Total Possible Marks Deduction Raw mark Final mark

1 day (1-24 hours) 100 5 75 70

2 days (24-48 hours) 100 10 75 65

3 days (48-72 hours) 100 15 75 60

7 days (144-168 hours) 100 35 75 40

>7 days (>168 hours) 100 - 75 0

 

For any late submissions of time-sensitive tasks, such as scheduled tests/exams, performance assessments/presentations, and/or scheduled practical assessments/labs, students need to submit an application for Special Consideration.

Further details for each assessment task will be available on iLearn.

Assessment Tasks

Name Weighting Hurdle Due
Mid-term exam 30% No Week 8
Learning Portfolio 30% No ongoing
Live Dialogue Interpreting Assessment 40% No Week 14

Mid-term exam

Assessment Type 1: Examination
Indicative Time on Task 2: 2 hours
Due: Week 8
Weighting: 30%

 

Mid-term Examination - sight translation and consecutive interpreting for one hour

 


On successful completion you will be able to:
  • Demonstrate the abilities to transfer messages accurately from A language to B language and from B language to A language in different modes.
  • Demonstrate essential interpreting techniques: note-taking, reformulation, anticipation, and approximation.
  • Analyse discourse for the purpose of interpreting.
  • Demonstrate an understanding of extra-linguistic and cultural aspects of discourse.
  • Extend domain-specific background knowledge.
  • Demonstrate reflective and critical practice to become life-long learners.

Learning Portfolio

Assessment Type 1: Portfolio
Indicative Time on Task 2: 9 hours
Due: ongoing
Weighting: 30%

 

The Interpreting Learning Portfolio includes tasks that students have done, task-based glossaries and reflective journals.

 


On successful completion you will be able to:
  • Demonstrate the abilities to transfer messages accurately from A language to B language and from B language to A language in different modes.
  • Demonstrate essential interpreting techniques: note-taking, reformulation, anticipation, and approximation.
  • Analyse discourse for the purpose of interpreting.
  • Demonstrate an understanding of extra-linguistic and cultural aspects of discourse.
  • Extend domain-specific background knowledge.
  • Demonstrate the complexity of interpreter roles (interactive communication management).
  • Extend and consolidate foundation for self-directed learning to enhance professional skills.
  • Demonstrate reflective and critical practice to become life-long learners.

Live Dialogue Interpreting Assessment

Assessment Type 1: Simulation/role play
Indicative Time on Task 2: 1 hours
Due: Week 14
Weighting: 40%

 

Live dialogue interpreting in a simulated setting

 


On successful completion you will be able to:
  • Demonstrate the abilities to transfer messages accurately from A language to B language and from B language to A language in different modes.
  • Demonstrate essential interpreting techniques: note-taking, reformulation, anticipation, and approximation.
  • Analyse discourse for the purpose of interpreting.
  • Demonstrate an understanding of extra-linguistic and cultural aspects of discourse.
  • Extend domain-specific background knowledge.
  • Demonstrate the complexity of interpreter roles (interactive communication management).
  • Extend and consolidate foundation for self-directed learning to enhance professional skills.
  • Demonstrate reflective and critical practice to become life-long learners.

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

As a student enrolled in this unit, you will engage in a range of face-to-face learning activities, including generic workshops and language-specific tutorials. Details can be found on the iLearn site for this unit.

Attendance 

Class attendance and active participation in the tutorial/workshop are expected.  

Technology Used

Active participation in the learning activities throughout the unit will require students to have access to a tablet, laptop or similar device. Students who do not own their own laptop computer may borrow one from the university library.

Policies and Procedures

Macquarie University policies and procedures are accessible from Policy Central (https://policies.mq.edu.au). Students should be aware of the following policies in particular with regard to Learning and Teaching:

Students seeking more policy resources can visit Student Policies (https://students.mq.edu.au/support/study/policies). It is your one-stop-shop for the key policies you need to know about throughout your undergraduate student journey.

To find other policies relating to Teaching and Learning, visit Policy Central (https://policies.mq.edu.au) and use the search tool.

Student Code of Conduct

Macquarie University students have a responsibility to be familiar with the Student Code of Conduct: https://students.mq.edu.au/admin/other-resources/student-conduct

Results

Results published on platform other than eStudent, (eg. iLearn, Coursera etc.) 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 or if you are a Global MBA student contact globalmba.support@mq.edu.au

Academic Integrity

At Macquarie, we believe academic integrity – honesty, respect, trust, responsibility, fairness and courage – is at the core of learning, teaching and research. We recognise that meeting the expectations required to complete your assessments can be challenging. So, we offer you a range of resources and services to help you reach your potential, including free online writing and maths support, academic skills development and wellbeing consultations.

Student Support

Macquarie University provides a range of support services for students. For details, visit http://students.mq.edu.au/support/

The Writing Centre

The Writing Centre provides resources to develop your English language proficiency, academic writing, and communication skills.

The Library provides online and face to face support to help you find and use relevant information resources. 

Student Services and Support

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Student Enquiries

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IT Help

For help with University computer systems and technology, visit http://www.mq.edu.au/about_us/offices_and_units/information_technology/help/

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.

Inclusion and Diversity

Social inclusion at Macquarie University is about giving everyone who has the potential to benefit from higher education the opportunity to study at university, participate in campus life and flourish in their chosen field. The University has made significant moves to promote an equitable, diverse and exciting campus community for the benefit of staff and students. It is your responsibility to contribute towards the development of an inclusive culture and practice in the areas of learning and teaching, research, and service orientation and delivery. As a member of the Macquarie University community, you must not discriminate against or harass others based on their sex, gender, race, marital status, carers' responsibilities, disability, sexual orientation, age, political conviction or religious belief. All staff and students are expected to display appropriate behaviour that is conducive to a healthy learning environment for everyone.

Professionalism

As part of developing professionalism, students enrolled in the Translation and Interpreting program are expected to attend ALL small group interactive sessions including tutorials, workshops, practical and team-based learning activities.

Another dimension of professionalism is having respect for your peers. It is the right of every student to learn in an environment that is free of disruption and distraction. Please arrive to all learning activities on time, and if you are unavoidably detained, please join activity as quietly as possible to minimise disruption. Phones and other electronic devices that produce noise and other distractions must be turned off prior to entering class. Where your own device (e.g., laptop) is being used for class-related activities, you are asked to close down all other applications to avoid distraction to you and others. Please treat your fellow students with the utmost respect. If you are uncomfortable participating in any specific activity, please let the relevant academic know.


Unit information based on version 2023.03 of the Handbook