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

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

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.