APG5049 - Theory and practice of interpreting - 2018

This unit consists of two components:

1. An introduction to the theory, principles and techniques of interpreting and an overview of ethical and professional issues;
2. The practice of consecutive interpreting: dialogue interpreting and speech interpreting. Topics to be covered include an overview of the history, of the essential theoretical concepts and of the ethical principles of interpreting; aspects of speaking, listening and non-verbal communication fundamental to consecutive interpreting.

Upon completion of the unit, students should have gained:

1. the basic techniques of interpreting in a dialogue mode and of providing consecutive interpreting of speeches,
2. all the skills of analytic reading and listening, memorization, note-taking, and they should be able to apply them to the different modes of interpreting,
3. an understanding of ethics of the profession and of their appreciation in various interpreting situations,
4. a socio-cultural knowledge for the various domains of interpreting in Australia,
5. an appreciation of the history of the interpreting profession, in Australia and worldwide.

Within semester assessment: 60% + Exam: 40%

Minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 288 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of scheduled learning activities and independent study. A unit requires on average three/four hours of scheduled activities per week. Scheduled activities may include a combination of teacher directed learning, peer directed learning and online engagement.

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Interpreting and translation