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TRAN869 – Auslan Interpreting Practice
2014 – S2 External
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| Unit convenor and teaching staff |
Unit convenor and teaching staff
Lecturer
Della Goswell
C5A 420
Convenor
Chevoy Sweeney
Margaret Wood
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| Credit points |
Credit points
4
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| Prerequisites |
Prerequisites
TRAN863
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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 focuses on the practice of being an interpreter, both the linguistic aspects of interpreting between English and Auslan, and the professional and ethical decision-making involved. Students practice effective communication management in predominantly dialogic/interactive settings. Students will be expected to apply theoretical knowledge gleaned from TRAN863 to the critical analysis of their interpreting skills and to interpreting decisions made by other interpreters. The unit will explore various case studies in line with discussions of theoretical perspectives on ethical behaviour.
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Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:
- Demonstrate interpreting techniques and strategies between English and Auslan in dialogic interactions
- Demonstrate interpreting techniques and strategies between English and Auslan in multi-party interactions
- Explain the concept of professional practice for interpreters
- Discuss appropriate ethical practice in a range of interpreting contexts
- Apply linguistic theory to self-analysis of interpreting performance
- Demonstrate the ability to critique individual and peer interactive interpreting performance
Assessment Tasks
| Name | Weighting | Due | Groupwork/Individual | Short Extension | AI assisted? |
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| Online tasks and journals | 10% | ongoing | No | ||
| Case study analysis | 15% | ongoing | No | ||
| Dialogue interpreting exam | 25% | week 4 | No | ||
| Multi-party interpreting exam | 30% | week 11 | No | ||
| Literature Review | 20% | week 13 | No |
Online tasks and journals
Due: ongoing
Weighting: 10%
Groupwork/Individual:
Short extension 3: No
AI assisted?:
regular online postings related to the weekly topics
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Explain the concept of professional practice for interpreters
- Discuss appropriate ethical practice in a range of interpreting contexts
- Demonstrate the ability to critique individual and peer interactive interpreting performance
Case study analysis
Due: ongoing
Weighting: 15%
Groupwork/Individual:
Short extension 3: No
AI assisted?:
3 case study analyses will be submitted during the semester, based on scenarios related to specific interpreting practice.
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Explain the concept of professional practice for interpreters
- Discuss appropriate ethical practice in a range of interpreting contexts
Dialogue interpreting exam
Due: week 4
Weighting: 25%
Groupwork/Individual:
Short extension 3: No
AI assisted?:
Auslan-English interpretation of one live dialogue, focusing on accuracy and communication management. A 5% component (of the 25% total) will be for a 500 word reflection on the process (related to theory).
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Demonstrate interpreting techniques and strategies between English and Auslan in dialogic interactions
- Demonstrate interpreting techniques and strategies between English and Auslan in multi-party interactions
- Apply linguistic theory to self-analysis of interpreting performance
- Demonstrate the ability to critique individual and peer interactive interpreting performance
Multi-party interpreting exam
Due: week 11
Weighting: 30%
Groupwork/Individual:
Short extension 3: No
AI assisted?:
Auslan-English interpretation of one live meeting, focusing on accuracy and communication management. A 5% component (of the 25% total) will be for a 500 word reflection on the process (related to theory).
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Demonstrate interpreting techniques and strategies between English and Auslan in dialogic interactions
- Demonstrate interpreting techniques and strategies between English and Auslan in multi-party interactions
- Apply linguistic theory to self-analysis of interpreting performance
- Demonstrate the ability to critique individual and peer interactive interpreting performance
Literature Review
Due: week 13
Weighting: 20%
Groupwork/Individual:
Short extension 3: No
AI assisted?:
Synthesis and critique of a range of theoretical perspectives from the interpreting literature. 1000-1500 words.
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Explain the concept of professional practice for interpreters
- Apply linguistic theory to self-analysis of interpreting performance
Delivery and Resources
The unit is delivered via weekly online course notes, readings, tasks and discussions, as well as two 3-day on-campus teaching blocks in August and October. Students are provided with a DVD of source texts, so that they can access and analyse discourse samples before and after the on-campus blocks. Block teaching sessions focus on: discussion of the ethics and role of the interpreter; team interpreting strategies and practice, self-analysis of interpreting performance; and introduction to sight translation & telephone interpreting skills. Students participate in role-plays with deaf guests, and also use the video lab for text analysis.
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Disruption to Studies Policy http://www.mq.edu.au/policy/docs/disruption_studies/policy.html The Disruption to Studies Policy is effective from March 3 2014 and replaces the Special Consideration Policy.
In addition, a number of other policies can be found in the Learning and Teaching Category of Policy Central.
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Graduate Capabilities
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 interpreting techniques and strategies between English and Auslan in dialogic interactions
- Demonstrate interpreting techniques and strategies between English and Auslan in multi-party interactions
- Explain the concept of professional practice for interpreters
- Discuss appropriate ethical practice in a range of interpreting contexts
Assessment tasks
- Dialogue interpreting exam
- Multi-party interpreting exam
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
- Demonstrate interpreting techniques and strategies between English and Auslan in dialogic interactions
- Demonstrate interpreting techniques and strategies between English and Auslan in multi-party interactions
- Discuss appropriate ethical practice in a range of interpreting contexts
- Apply linguistic theory to self-analysis of interpreting performance
Assessment tasks
- Online tasks and journals
- Case study analysis
- Dialogue interpreting exam
- Multi-party interpreting exam
- Literature Review
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
- Apply linguistic theory to self-analysis of interpreting performance
Assessment task
- Literature Review
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 interpreting techniques and strategies between English and Auslan in dialogic interactions
- Demonstrate interpreting techniques and strategies between English and Auslan in multi-party interactions
- Explain the concept of professional practice for interpreters
- Discuss appropriate ethical practice in a range of interpreting contexts
- Apply linguistic theory to self-analysis of interpreting performance
- Demonstrate the ability to critique individual and peer interactive interpreting performance
Assessment tasks
- Online tasks and journals
- Case study analysis
- Dialogue interpreting exam
- Multi-party interpreting exam
- Literature Review
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
- Explain the concept of professional practice for interpreters
- Discuss appropriate ethical practice in a range of interpreting contexts
Assessment tasks
- Online tasks and journals
- Case study analysis
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
- Explain the concept of professional practice for interpreters
- Discuss appropriate ethical practice in a range of interpreting contexts
- Demonstrate the ability to critique individual and peer interactive interpreting performance
Assessment tasks
- Online tasks and journals
- Case study analysis