Course Title: Build glossaries for translating and interpreting assignments
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2024
Course Code: LANG5901C
Course Title: Build glossaries for translating and interpreting assignments
School: 535T Social Care and Health
Campus: City Campus
Program: C5427 - Diploma of Interpreting (Spoken Language)
Course Contact: Ya-Ping Kuo
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 3771
Course Contact Email: ya-ping.kuo@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Nominal Hours: 25
Regardless of the mode of delivery, represent a guide to the relative teaching time and student effort required to successfully achieve a particular competency/module. This may include not only scheduled classes or workplace visits but also the amount of effort required to undertake, evaluate and complete all assessment requirements, including any non-classroom activities.
Pre-requisites and Co-requisites
None.
Course Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to develop glossaries for translating and interpreting assignments. It includes the ability to identify and source suitable reference material, and to make efficient use of tools and equipment.
This unit applies to those working as translators and interpreters who are responsible for minimising risks associated with inadequate preparation, or collaborating with colleagues in translating and interpreting tasks.
This unit will be delivered in a cluster as follows:
Prepare and Glossary cluster:
- LANG5870C Prepare to translate or interpret
- LANG5901C Build glossaries for translating
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
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PSPTIS103 Build glossaries for translating and interpreting assignments |
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1. Analyse assignment information. |
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2. Establish familiarity with topic and context. |
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3. Review and evaluate glossary. |
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Learning Outcomes
Details of Learning Activities
This unit is part of a cluster with LANG5870C Prepare to translate or interpret. The course elements will be delivered in a clustered format. Learning activities for this unit includes classes, practical demonstrations, class discussions, and report writing.
Teaching Schedule
Please visit Canvas - Syllabus for weekly teaching schedule.
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
Overview of Assessment
Assessment will be ongoing during the semester, and you will receive feedback on your progress. You will undertake a variety of assessment tasks and activities to assess your level of competence against key elements and performance criteria.
Assessment tasks may include, but are not limited to, the following:
- analyse translating and interpreting assignment information
- establish familiarity with topic and context
- review and evaluate own glossary
Assessment Tasks
Assessment Task 1 - Prepare for an interpreting assignment
This is a simulated assessment to evaluate your ability to assess your own suitability to undertake and prepare for an interpreting assignment. You are required to demonstrate the ability to: collecting information for an assignment (nature and conditions of an assignment); reviewing your own competence and determining your suitability for the job based on the information collected; advising your clients and booking agencies of your decision; developing your work and preparation plan; research and develop glossaries that will be used in assignments; evaluating your plan and preparation for the assignment.
Assessment Task 2 - Prepare for a translation assignment
This is a simulated assessment to evaluate your ability to assess your own suitability to undertake and prepare for a translation assignment. You are required to demonstrate the ability to: collecting information for an assignment (nature and conditions of an assignment); reviewing your own competence and determining your suitability for the job based on the information collected; advising your clients and booking agencies of your decision; developing your work and preparation plan; research and develop glossaries that will be used in assignments; evaluating your plan and preparation for the assignment.
Assessment Matrix
Each assessment clearly outlines the competencies being addressed in the task in relation to performance criteria. The sum of assessment tasks will cover all units and their elements over a range of occasions. You will be given opportunities to demonstrate competency in a variety of ways throughout the program. You are encouraged to discuss any problems or concerns with your teacher or program coordinator.
Other Information
Assessment Appeals, Reasonable Adjustment and Extensions Students can appeal assessment decisions using these forms: https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/rights-and-responsibilities/appeals (https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/rights-and-responsibilities/appeals)
Students may be able to access reasonable adjustment such as an extension of time or a smaller group if appropriate. Students should contact the assessor at least one week prior to the assessment if they wish to be considered for reasonable adjustment.
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/assessment/adjustments-to-assessment
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