APG5177 Community interpreting
Faculty of Arts
APG5177 Community interpreting is a level 5, 6-credit-point, postgraduate unit from the Faculty of Arts. It isn't offered in 2026. It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2026
- Other periods
- Caulfield, Suzhou (SEU)
- Assessment
- No exam
- 3 tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
This is the 2026 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before APG5177
No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.
After APG5177
No unit lists APG5177 as a prerequisite in the 2026 handbook.
Enrolment rules
Pre-requisite: You must have received a mark of 65% or more for the final test for APG5169 Introduction to interpreting
Prohibition: APG5049
Overview
In this unit, you will explore two components of interpreting:
You will be introduced to theories, principles, and techniques of community interpreting. This includes introduction to ethical principles of interpreting, aspects of non-verbal communication fundamental to consecutive interpreting, and preparation techniques for dialogue interpreting.
You will also encounter the practice of consecutive interpreting at an introductory level: dialogue interpreting and short speech interpreting. This includes coordination of different tasks in interpreting, aspects of meaning processing, memorization and delivery, including public speaking training.
Offerings in 2026
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Term 2 | Caulfield | On campus, block |
| Term 2 | Suzhou (SEU) | On campus, block |
Assessment
- Interpreting skill test 1Quiz / Test40%
- Interpreting skill test 2Quiz / Test45%
- Portfolio15%
Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
apply basic techniques of interpreting in a dialogue mode and consecutive interpreting of short speeches (1-2 minutes);
- 2
understand and discuss the context and practice of community interpreting in Australia;
- 3
apply interactional management and problem-solving skills and strategies for continuous improvement of linguistic skills and contextual knowledge;
- 4
identify typical ethical issues in the profession and analyse how to resolve them in various interpreting situations;
- 5
critically discuss public service/community interpreting as a research field.
Workload and teaching
- Lectures12 hours
- Tutorials12 hours
- Workshops12 hours
- Teaching approachSimulation or virtual practice
- Teaching approachActive learning
Minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 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.
This unit allows you to engage in guided, immersive experiences to develop relevant skills, knowledge and attitudes through simulation or virtual practice
This unit engages you in actively applying your knowledge, skills and attributes in interactive, collaborative and reflective activities
Contacts
- Unit Coordinators
- Dr Rick Qi
- Mr Jianhang Liu
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Rick Qi
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for APG5177?
APG5177 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
When is APG5177 offered?
APG5177 has no offerings listed in the 2026 handbook.
How much work is APG5177?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does APG5177 have an exam?
No. APG5177 has 3 assessment tasks and no exam.