APG5049 Theory and practice of interpreting
Faculty of Arts
APG5049 Theory and practice of interpreting is a level 5, 12-credit-point, postgraduate unit from the Faculty of Arts, offered in 2021 in Semester 1 at Caulfield. It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 12
- Offered in 2021
- Semester 1
- Caulfield
- Assessment
- Exam 40%
- and 3 other tasks
- Workload
- 288 hours
- per semester
This is the 2021 handbook entry. See the 2024 entry.
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Requisites
Before APG5049
No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.
After APG5049
No unit lists APG5049 as a prerequisite in the 2021 handbook.
Enrolment rules
Prohibition: APG4816
Overview
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.
Offerings in 2021
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Caulfield | On campus |
Assessment
- Take-home exerciseOther15%
- Practice testIn class test20%
- Final testExam40%
- Professional folioFolio25%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Apply the basic techniques of interpreting in a dialogue mode provide consecutive interpreting of speeches
- 2
Apply the skills of analytic reading and listening, memorisation and note-taking indifferent modes of interpreting
- 3
Understand and apply ethical principles in a variety of interpreting situations
- 4
Apply knowledge of socio-cultural features of the various domains of interpreting in Australia
- 5
Apply knowledge of the history of the interpreting profession in Australia and worldwide to their interpreting practice
Workload and teaching
- Workshops24 hours
- Assessments16 hours
- Tutorials24 hours
- Teaching approachActive learning
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. Scheduled activities may include a combination of teacher directed learning, peer directed learning and online engagement.
Contacts
- Unit Coordinators
- Lola Sundin
- Chief Examiners
- Lola Sundin
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for APG5049?
APG5049 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
When is APG5049 offered?
In 2021, APG5049 runs in Semester 1 at Caulfield.
How much work is APG5049?
The handbook expects about 288 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does APG5049 have an exam?
Yes. The exam is worth 40% of the final mark, alongside 3 other tasks.