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Professional Practice in Interpreting and Translating - MODL5107
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Faculty: Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
 
 
School:  School of Languages and Linguistics
 
 
Course Outline: School of Languages and Linguistic Course Outlines
 
 
Campus: Kensington Campus
 
 
Career: Postgraduate
 
 
Units of Credit: 8
 
 
EFTSL: 0.16667 (more info)
 
 
Indicative Contact Hours per Week: 2
 
 
Fee Band: 1 (more info)
 
 
Further Information: See Class Timetable
 
 

Description

Prepares students for professional interpreting and translating practice in the community, conference and other professional settings. Explores linguistic and extra-linguistic aspects of the profession, professional ethics and professional conduct. During the practicum students will observe professional practice of other interpreters and translators and/or be placed in government and non-government professional agencies.

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this subject students should be equipped with the skills to enter the industry as professional interpreters and translators, possessing a sound understanding of the industry's requirements and professional ethics.

Assessment

  • Class participation - 15%
  • Class presentation and a 2,000 word essay - 50%
  • Professional portfolio - 35%

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