ATS2892 · Chinese practical interpreting 2: Contextual interpreting

Overview

In this unit you will further your bilingual communication skills by applying them across a broader range of contexts. You will focus on practical applications in areas such as finance and trade, banking and insurance, legal matters, and interview techniques. You will develop advanced interpreting skills relevant to these specialized fields, further refining your ability to handle complex communication tasks. You will be prepared for advanced translation and interpreting studies with confidence, including participation in NAATI accredited courses and exploring pathways to postgraduate studies and professional development opportunities.

Areas of study: Chinese studies

Offerings

The Handbook publishes no offerings for this unit.

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. critically analyse the key concepts and theories of interpreting, including the differences between verbal and non-verbal interpreting practice;
2. apply advanced verbal and non-verbal interpreting skills in both Chinese and English to develop strategies for a wider range of real-life communicative activities, including solutions to challenges in decoding and encoding messages;
3. demonstrate multicultural understanding to convey culturally specific information clearly and appropriately in the target language.

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.