APG5169 · Introduction to interpreting

Overview

In this unit, you will explore two components of interpreting: • An introduction to the history, theory and principles of interpreting, professional contexts of interpreting and research, and • Introduction to cognitive processes involved in interpreting. The practice of meaning transfer utilising linguistic and cultural skills required in interpreting. You will obtain the foundational skills required for interpreting through a range of teaching and learning activities, such as an introduction to note taking for interpreting, practices to improve working memory, and exercises to develop public speaking skills.

Areas of study: Interpreting and translation

Offerings

Assessment

The Handbook does not list a final examination among the assessment items. That is not a guarantee there is none.

Within semester assessment: 100%

Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.

Requisites

The Handbook lists no prerequisite, corequisite or prohibition for this unit.

Learning outcomes

1. understand and apply fundamental techniques and concepts for interpreting;
2. apply skills of analytic reading and listening, public speaking, memorization and note-taking for interpreting;
3. present and apply socio-cultural knowledge for the various domains of interpreting in Australia;
4. critically discuss the history of the interpreting profession, in Australia and worldwide.

Workload

Minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of scheduled learning activities and independent study. Scheduled activities may include a combination of teacher directed learning, peer directed learning and online engagement.

Student experience, not official rules. Nothing here changes what the Handbook says.