Course Title: Use note taking to recall and reproduce source messages (LOTE-English)
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2018
Course Code: LANG5847C
Course Title: Use note taking to recall and reproduce source messages (LOTE-English)
School: 365T Global, Urban and Social Studies
Campus: City Campus
Program: C6154 - Advanced Diploma of Interpreting (LOTE-English)
Course Contact: Bing Lee Teh
Course Contact Phone: +(61 3) 9925 0326
Course Contact Email: binglee.teh@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Nominal Hours: 30
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 skills required to analyse the meaning of a source language message and to reproduce the message in the same language, applying note taking and other strategies to support retention and recall.
This unit applies to those working as interpreters in the consecutive mode who need to quickly and accurately analyse, remember and reproduce messages from a diverse range of sources, subjects and contexts.
This unit is delivered in a cluster as follows:
Interpreting Cluster (Spoken languages)
- Dialogue
- LANG5840C Interpret in complex dialogue settings
- LANG5844C Sight Translate (LOTE)
- Monologue
- LANG5841C Interpret in complex monologue settings
- LANG5847C Use note taking to recall and reproduce source messages
- Whisper
- LANG5850C Demonstrate complex LOTE proficiency in different subjects and cultural contexts
- LANG5846C Use chuchotage (whispered simultaneous) to interpret (LOTE-English)
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
PSPTIS087 Use note taking to recall and reproduce source messages (LOTE-English) |
Element: |
1. Analyse source messages |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Attend to source utterances and make adjustments to assist concentration and comprehension. |
Element: |
2. Recall source messages |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Use a range of encoding and other strategies to support, retain and ensure the accuracy of information. |
Element: |
3. Reproduce source messages |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Retrieve message within appropriate timeframe. |
Learning Outcomes
Details of Learning Activities
Learning activities may include class and language lab interpreting workshops, video or telephone interpreting practice sessions, observation of interpreting practice, peer review and self review exercises in or outside of class.
Teaching Schedule
Class Schedule – All Spoken Languages
This unit is part of the Monologue Cluster which includes LANG5841C. It is delivered and assessed together with LANG5841C as one cluster.
Class |
Units |
Elements |
Recommended Topics |
Other events |
First semester of program (sem 1)
Second semester of program (sem 2)
|
LANG5841C LANG5847C |
LANG5841C Receive and analyse source message Transfer message to target language Evaluate interpreting performance
LANG5847C analyse source message Recall source messages Reproduce source messages
|
Education Health Medical Welfare and Social Issues Legal Immigration and settlement Environment Science and Technology Australian Issues Politics Industrial Relations Business Trade Finance Insurance |
AT1 (Sem 1, Week 3-12) AT2 (Sem 1, Week 13-15) AT3 (Sem 2, Week 13-15)
|
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
Study Guide for Accreditation Units |
References
Other Resources
Learning Resources
The University Library provides extensive services, facilities and study space as well as comprehensive collections of books, periodicals and other course related materials, such as DVD’s, magazines, slides, films etc. Computer laboratories with access to a wide range of desktop publishing software are also available. The library also has an expanding virtual collection of electronic resources and networks, including product data, e-books, electronic journals and newspapers, web based tutorials, online reference and document delivery services etc., all of which are accessible on campus, and off campus 24 hours per day. More information on library resources and services can be found at: http://www.rmit.edu.au/library
If you need additional support, visit RMIT’s Learning Lab, either in person or online: http://www.dlsweb.rmit.edu.au/lsu/
GUSS Skills Central (http://Gussskillscentral.edu.au/) is a site developed specifically for students in the School of Global, Urban and Social Studies at RMIT. It provides links to a range of resources for supporting student work on assessments and negotiating university studies more generally.
Overview of Assessment
Assessment will be ongoing during the semester and you will be asked a variety of assessment tasks and activities to assess your level of competence against key performance criteria.
These assessment tasks/activities may include, but are not limited to:
- Practical demonstrations
- Role plays
- Observation checklists
- Real or simulated interpreting assignments (live or recorded)
- Action Learning Tasks
Assessment Tasks
Assessments - All Spoken Languages
Assessment |
Type |
Description |
Competent Criteria |
AT1 First semester of program |
Reflective Journal entry (10 entries) |
Reflective journal entries for weekly workshop sessions to be submitted as specified in the instructions and uploaded via electronic means to a designated repository. |
By Completion Submission schedule: weekly Detailed instructions and marking criteria will be uploaded onto Canvas. |
AT2 First semester of program
|
Performance exam (simulated NAATI test conditions) |
Interpret: 1. One telephone dialogue interpreting 2. One face-to-face dialogue interpreting 3. One face-to-face dialogue interpreting (simultaneous mode) 4. Two Sight Translations, one from LOTE > English and one English > LOTE 5. One monologue interpreting task English > LOTE (note-taking script to be collected after assessment) 6. One monologue interpreting task LOTE > English (note-taking script to be collected after assessment) |
By Completion This task will be conducted around week 13-15. The actual assessment date and time will be confirmed by the program. Detailed instructions and marking criteria will be uploaded onto Canvas.
|
AT3 Second semester of program
|
Performance exam (simulated NAATI test conditions) |
Interpret: 1. One telephone dialogue interpreting 2. One face-to-face dialogue interpreting 3. One face-to-face dialogue interpreting (simultaneous mode) 4. Two Sight Translations, one from LOTE > English and one English > LOTE 5. One monologue interpreting task English > LOTE (note-taking script to be collected after assessment) 6. One monologue interpreting task LOTE > English (note-taking script to be collected after assessment) |
By Completion This task will be conducted around week 13-15. The actual assessment date and time will be confirmed by the program. Detailed instructions and marking criteria will be uploaded onto Canvas. |
Notes for AT2 and AT3 |
Part 1 - 6 of Assessment Task 2 and Assessment Task 3 will be administered under simulated national certification test conditions and be checked by instructor against RMIT performance descriptors which reflect national certification and industry standards. Format for AT2 and AT3 are subject to change to reflect national certification test format. |
GRADING INFORMATION
This course uses a competency-based assessment and will be graded as follows:
CA (Competency Achieved)
NYC (Not Yet Competent)
DNS (Did Not Submit)
If you did not submit all the assessment tasks, a DNS result will be entered for this unit.
Assessment Matrix
Matrices – ALL SPOKEN LANGUAGES
LANG5841C Interpret in complex monologue settings
ELEMENTS |
ASSESSMENT TASK 1 |
ASSESSMENT TASK 2 |
ASSESSMENT TASK 3 |
Receive and analyse source message |
X |
X |
X |
Transfer message to target language |
X |
X |
X |
Evaluate interpreting performance |
X |
X |
X |
LANG5847C Use note taking to recall and reproduce source messages
ELEMENTS |
ASSESSMENT TASK 1 |
ASSESSMENT TASK 2 |
ASSESSMENT TASK 3 |
Analyse source message |
X |
X |
X |
Recall source messages |
X |
X |
X |
Reproduce source messages |
X |
X |
X |
Other Information
Other Information
Learning Resources
RMIT Library
Library provides extensive services, facilities and study space as well as comprehensive collections of books, periodicals and other course
related materials, such as DVD’s, magazines, slides, films etc. Computer laboratories with access to a wide range of desktop publishing software are also
available. The library also has an expanding virtual collection of electronic resources and networks, including product data, e-books, electronic journals and
newspapers, web based tutorials, online reference and document delivery services etc., all of which are accessible on campus, and off campus 24 hours per
day. More information on library resources and services can be found at: http://www.rmit.edu.au/library
The Learning Lab is a collection of web-based resources including tip sheets and interactive tutorials on study skills, writing, English language development
and maths. Access RMIT’s Learning Lab online via this link: http://www.dlsweb.rmit.edu.au/lsu/
Applying for aon of time for assessment tasks may be granted where circumstances beyond your control prevent submission by the published due date. An application for extension of time must be lodged with your tutor or the course coordinator as early as possible, and no later than one working day before the due date for submission.
You can apply for extension using the University’s Extension Application Form – http://mams.rmit.edu.au/seca86tti4g4z.pdf – or by emailing your course coordinator or tutor directly.
An extension of up to seven calendar days may be granted if good reason can be demonstrated. Include supporting evidence (such as medical certificates) with your application.
Extensions beyond seven calendar days cannot be granted by course coordinators, tutors or the School. To apply for an extension of time greater than seven calendar days you must lodge an application for Special Consideration.
Applying for Special Consideration
If you are seeking an extension of more than seven calendar days (from the original due date) you must lodge an Application for Special Consideration form, preferably prior to, but no later than two working days after the official due date. Late applications will only be accepted in exceptional circumstances. For information about Special Consideration and how to apply, see: http://www.rmit.edu.au/students/specialconsideration
No assessment task shall be accepted after the due date without special consideration.
Assessment Appeals
If you believe your assessment result or final result is wrong please contact the course coordinator and provide the reason why you think your result is incorrect. Valid reasons for seeking a review of results include:
a) You believe an error has occurred in the calculation of the grade; or,
b) You believe the assessment did not comply with criteria published in the Course Guide; or,
c) You believe the assessment did not comply with University Policies on Assessment (i.e. an error in process has occurred).
Full details of the procedure (including appeals procedure) can be located at this RMIT site: http://www.rmit.edu.au/policies/academic#assessment
Academic Integrity
Academic integrity means honesty and responsibility in scholarship through respecting the work of others whilst having the freedom to build new insights, new knowledge and ideas. RMIT University upholds the values of academic integrity as fundamental to the scholarship undertaken by all members of its community. Whenever you refer to another person’s research or ideas (either by directly quoting or paraphrasing them) you must acknowledge your source.
If you are even in doubt about how to properly cite a reference, consult your lecturer or the academic integrity website: http://www.rmit.edu.au/academicintegrity The RMIT library provides tools to assist with your referencing http://www.rmit.edu.au/library/info-trek/referencing
Plagiarism and Collusion
Plagiarism and collusion constitute extremely serious academic misconduct, and are forms of cheating. You are reminded that cheating, whether by fabrication, falsification of data, or plagiarism, is an offence subject to University disciplinary procedures. Plagiarism is the presentation of the work, idea or creation of another person as though it is your own. It is a form of cheating and is a very serious academic offence that may lead to expulsion from the University. Plagiarised material can be drawn from, and presented in, written, graphic and visual form, including electronic data, and oral presentations. Plagiarism occurs when the origin of the material used is not appropriately cited. Plagiarism is not acceptable.
Examples of plagiarism include:
* Copying sentences or paragraphs word-for-word from one or more sources, whether published or unpublished, which could include but is not limited to books, journals, reports, theses, websites, conference papers, course notes, etc. without proper citation;
* Closely paraphrasing sentences, paragraphs, ideas or themes without proper citation;
* Piecing together text from one or more sources and adding only linking sentences;
* Copying or submitting whole or parts of computer files without acknowledging their source;
* Copying designs or works of art and submitting them as your original work;
* Copying a whole or any part of another student’s work; and
* Submitting work as your own that someone else has done for you.
* Enabling Plagiarism: the act of assisting or allowing another person to plagiarise or to copy your own work is also an offence.
For further information, please see the RMIT Plagiarism Policy – http://www.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=sg4yfqzod48g1 – and the RMIT Student Discipline Statute and Regulations - http://www.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=11jgnnjgg70y
Plagiarism Software
The originality verification software Turnitin may be used in this course. For details, see: http://www.turnitin.com
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