Verbal expression and comprehension (understanding)
What do I need to be able to do?
Understand and respond to verbal communication.
In translation simulations and class learning activities, this will assist you with understanding and clarifying spoken translation instructions.
Verbally communicate clear instructions and explanations in a time responsive way.
In translation simulations and class learning activities, this will assist you communicating with peers while working on source texts and to reach agreement on translation approaches.
What adjustments to my study conditions can I access?
A range of adjustments can be organised through the Equitable Learning Services (ELS). Contact the ELS to discuss what adjustments may be helpful to you.
Additional time allowances for comprehension and expression will be provided for students in translating simulations and class learning activities.
Social communication
Social Communication refers to the capacity to understand and use appropriate non-verbal communication such as: eye contact, gestures, facial expression, speaking volume, tone of voice, proximity and verbal turn-taking.
What do I need to be able to do?
Recognise, interpret, use and respond to non-verbal communication appropriately in both translating simulations and class learning activities to comprehend and express meaning across languages and cultures and to build relationships and rapport with clients.
In translating simulations and class learning activities, tasks which require your use of social communication abilities include:
- using non-verbal cues (as listed above) to negotiate and finalise a translation assignment with your client
- recognising and responding to clients’ non-verbal cues to understand intended meaning
What adjustments to my study conditions can I access?
A range of adjustments can be organised through the Equitable Learning Services (ELS). Contact the ELS to discuss what adjustments may be helpful to you.
Consideration will be given to the use of non-verbal communication appropriate to your disability or condition for example, if you have a vision or hearing impairment, you may rely more on using either auditory or visual means of social communication.