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TRAN883 – Research in Reflective T&I Practices
2013 – S1 Day
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| Unit convenor and teaching staff |
Unit convenor and teaching staff
Unit Convenor
Ilija Casule
Contact via ilija.casule@mq.edu.au
Alice Wu
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| Credit points |
Credit points
4
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| Prerequisites |
Prerequisites
Admission to MTransInter or MAuslEngInt or MConfInt or TransInterMAppLing or MTransInterMIntRel or MAdvTrans
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| Corequisites |
Corequisites
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| Co-badged status |
Co-badged status
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| Unit description |
Unit description
By conducting individual action research projects, students will be guided to explore translation and interpreting related areas from multiple perspectives and to conduct systematic inquiry of their own translation or interpreting practice. Students will be required to identify problems they have experienced in skill development, gather and analyse data, design a plan of action and implement the plan for the sake of improving their skills (sense, read, match, act). Students will conduct a reflective individual action research project, based on critical readings, classroom and/or online discussions, and feedback from lecturers.
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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:
- Identify various approaches to translation and interpreting research.
- Explain the process of action research and apply it in reflective practice.
- Conduct an individual translation or interpreting action research project
- Discuss findings of translation or interpreting research.
- Demonstrate an understanding of the action research cycle.
Assessment Tasks
| Name | Weighting | Hurdle | Due | Groupwork/Individual | Short Extension | AI Approach |
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| Research proposal. | 10% | No | WEEK 5 | No | ||
| Oral presentation. | 10% | No | WEEK 7 | No | ||
| Literature Review | 30% | No | WEEK 8 | No | ||
| Research Report | 50% | No | WEEK 13 | No |
Research proposal.
Due: WEEK 5
Weighting: 10%
Groupwork/Individual:
Short extension 3: No
AI Approach:
The framework of the research (500 words).
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Identify various approaches to translation and interpreting research.
- Explain the process of action research and apply it in reflective practice.
- Conduct an individual translation or interpreting action research project
- Discuss findings of translation or interpreting research.
- Demonstrate an understanding of the action research cycle.
Oral presentation.
Due: WEEK 7
Weighting: 10%
Groupwork/Individual:
Short extension 3: No
AI Approach:
Presentation of a scholarly article relevant to individual project.
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Discuss findings of translation or interpreting research.
- Demonstrate an understanding of the action research cycle.
Literature Review
Due: WEEK 8
Weighting: 30%
Groupwork/Individual:
Short extension 3: No
AI Approach:
Overview of translation and interpreting studies relevant to the project.
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Identify various approaches to translation and interpreting research.
- Conduct an individual translation or interpreting action research project
- Discuss findings of translation or interpreting research.
- Demonstrate an understanding of the action research cycle.
Research Report
Due: WEEK 13
Weighting: 50%
Groupwork/Individual:
Short extension 3: No
AI Approach:
Report of research analysis and findings.
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Identify various approaches to translation and interpreting research.
- Explain the process of action research and apply it in reflective practice.
- Conduct an individual translation or interpreting action research project
- Discuss findings of translation or interpreting research.
- Demonstrate an understanding of the action research cycle.
Delivery and Resources
1 one-hour lecture and 3 tutorial hours. Consultation by appointment.
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://www.mq.edu.au/policy/docs/academic_honesty/policy.html
Assessment Policy http://www.mq.edu.au/policy/docs/assessment/policy.html
Grading Policy http://www.mq.edu.au/policy/docs/grading/policy.html
Grade Appeal Policy http://www.mq.edu.au/policy/docs/gradeappeal/policy.html
Grievance Management Policy http://mq.edu.au/policy/docs/grievance_management/policy.html
Special Consideration Policy http://www.mq.edu.au/policy/docs/special_consideration/policy.html
In addition, a number of other policies can be found in the Learning and Teaching Category of Policy Central.
Student Support
Macquarie University provides a range of Academic Student Support Services. Details of these services can be accessed at: http://students.mq.edu.au/support/
UniWISE provides:
- Online learning resources and academic skills workshops http://www.students.mq.edu.au/support/learning_skills/
- Personal assistance with your learning & study related questions.
- The Learning Help Desk is located in the Library foyer (level 2).
- Online and on-campus orientation events run by Mentors@Macquarie.
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
Details of these services can be accessed at http://www.student.mq.edu.au/ses/.
IT Help
If you wish to receive IT help, we would be glad to assist you at http://informatics.mq.edu.au/help/.
When using the university's IT, you must adhere to the Acceptable Use Policy. The policy applies to all who connect to the MQ network including students and it outlines what can be done.
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
- Identify various approaches to translation and interpreting research.
- Explain the process of action research and apply it in reflective practice.
- Conduct an individual translation or interpreting action research project
- Discuss findings of translation or interpreting research.
- Demonstrate an understanding of the action research cycle.
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
- Identify various approaches to translation and interpreting research.
- Explain the process of action research and apply it in reflective practice.
- Conduct an individual translation or interpreting action research project
- Discuss findings of translation or interpreting research.
- Demonstrate an understanding of the action research cycle.
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
- Identify various approaches to translation and interpreting research.
- Explain the process of action research and apply it in reflective practice.
- Conduct an individual translation or interpreting action research project
- Discuss findings of translation or interpreting research.
- Demonstrate an understanding of the action research cycle.
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
- Conduct an individual translation or interpreting action research project
- Demonstrate an understanding of the action research cycle.
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 process of action research and apply it in reflective practice.
- Conduct an individual translation or interpreting action research project
- Discuss findings of translation or interpreting research.
- Demonstrate an understanding of the action research cycle.
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 process of action research and apply it in reflective practice.
- Conduct an individual translation or interpreting action research project
- Demonstrate an understanding of the action research cycle.