APG5177 · Community interpreting

Overview

In this unit, you will explore two components of interpreting: You will be introduced to theories, principles, and techniques of community interpreting. This includes introduction to ethical principles of interpreting, aspects of non-verbal communication fundamental to consecutive interpreting, and preparation techniques for dialogue interpreting. You will also encounter the practice of consecutive interpreting at an introductory level: dialogue interpreting and short speech interpreting. This includes coordination of different tasks in interpreting, aspects of meaning processing, memorization and delivery, including public speaking training.

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

Learning outcomes

1. apply basic techniques of interpreting in a dialogue mode and consecutive interpreting of short speeches (1-2 minutes);
2. understand and discuss the context and practice of community interpreting in Australia;
3. apply interactional management and problem-solving skills and strategies for continuous improvement of linguistic skills and contextual knowledge;
4. identify typical ethical issues in the profession and analyse how to resolve them in various interpreting situations;
5. critically discuss public service/community interpreting as a research field.

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.