Course Title: Manage discourses in complex settings
Part A: Course Overview
Program: C6154 Advanced Diploma of Interpreting (LOTE-English)
Course Title: Manage discourses in complex settings
Portfolio: Vocational Education
Nominal Hours: 30
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Terms
Course Code |
Campus |
Career |
School |
Learning Mode |
Teaching Period(s) |
LANG5843C |
City Campus |
TAFE |
365T Global, Urban and Social Studies |
Face-to-Face |
Term1 2017, Term2 2017, Term2 2018, Term1 2019, Term2 2019 |
LANG5843C |
City Campus |
TAFE |
375T Vocational Design and Social Context |
Face-to-Face or Internet |
Term1 2020, Term2 2020, Term1 2021 |
LANG5843C |
City Campus |
TAFE |
535T Social Care and Health |
Face-to-Face or Internet |
Term1 2023 |
Course Contact: Ya-Ping Kuo
Course Contact Phone: +(61 3) 9925 3771
Course Contact Email: ya-ping.kuo@rmit.edu.au
Course Description
This unit describes the skills required to manage the physical setting and communication dynamics of discourses in complex settings. It requires knowledge of the nature and structure of complex interpersonal, institutional and meeting dynamics and the ability to apply effective solutions to challenges that arise during the discourse. The unit includes planning and confirming the discourse process, managing the communication flow, and reviewing and evaluating the discourse management process.
This unit applies to those working as interpreters in a range of complex settings for a variety of purposes. Complex settings are those involving specialised subjects requiring a high level of subject knowledge, or intense assignment specific preparation. The physical elements of the setting, or the number of parties involved, limit the interpreter from managing the discourse. The interpreter may be required to switch modes in a challenging environment, where there is a range of participant interests and personal welfare and safety issues that need to be considered. Interpreting in this setting typically requires assignments involving formality, or participants with high status and accountability. There are limited opportunities for error correction and the consequences of errors in communicative intent can have significant implications.
This unit will be delivered in a cluster as follows:
Communication Cluster (2 units)
- LANG5843C Manage discourses in complex settings
- LANG5842C Interpret through communication media
Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities
None.
National Competency Codes and Titles
National Element Code & Title: |
PSPTIS083 Manage discourses in complex settings |
Elements: |
1. Plan and agree process 2. Manage flow of communication 3. Evaluate discourse management |
Learning Outcomes
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.
The assessment tasks may inlcude, but are not limited to:
- practical demonstration
- roleplays
- real or simulated interpreting assignments via communication media
- self reflective reports
- action learning plans.