ATS2892 Chinese practical interpreting 2: Contextual interpreting
Faculty of Arts
ATS2892 Chinese practical interpreting 2: Contextual interpreting is a level 2, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Arts. It isn't offered in 2026. It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2026
- Not offered
- Assessment
- No exam
- 4 tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
This is the 2026 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before ATS2892
No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.
After ATS2892
No unit lists ATS2892 as a prerequisite in the 2026 handbook.
Enrolment rules
Pre-requisite: Successful completion of any one of the following units: ATS1959, ATS1940, ATS3946, ATS2043, ATS2044, ATS3243, ATS3655, ATS2885, ATS3045, ATS3011, ATS3012, ATS3013, ATS3014 or equivalent language proficiency by permission
Prohibition: ATS3046
Overview
In this unit you will further your bilingual communication skills by applying them across a broader range of contexts. You will focus on practical applications in areas such as finance and trade, banking and insurance, legal matters, and interview techniques. You will develop advanced interpreting skills relevant to these specialized fields, further refining your ability to handle complex communication tasks. You will be prepared for advanced translation and interpreting studies with confidence, including participation in NAATI accredited courses and exploring pathways to postgraduate studies and professional development opportunities.
Offerings in 2026
The 2026 handbook lists no offerings for ATS2892.
Assessment
- Presentation25%
- Translation task/sExercise25%
- Online testQuiz / Test15%
- Translation taskExercise35%
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
critically analyse the key concepts and theories of interpreting, including the differences between verbal and non-verbal interpreting practice;
- 2
apply advanced verbal and non-verbal interpreting skills in both Chinese and English to develop strategies for a wider range of real-life communicative activities, including solutions to challenges in decoding and encoding messages;
- 3
demonstrate multicultural understanding to convey culturally specific information clearly and appropriately in the target language.
Workload and teaching
- Tutorials24 hours
- Lectures12 hours
- Teaching approachProblem-based learning
- Teaching approachEnquiry-based learning
- Teaching approachSimulation or virtual practice
- Teaching approachCase-based teaching
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 includes problem-based learning approaches, where you engage in research, integrate theory and practice and apply knowledge and skills to develop viable solutions in response to a problem or set of problems.
This unit engages you in enquiry-based learning, where you will be encouraged to use your own knowledge to develop and engage in a process of enquiry, study and research to identify areas to be investigated and an approach to doing so.
This unit allows you to engage in guided, immersive experiences to develop relevant skills, knowledge and attitudes through simulation or virtual practice
This unit includes case-based teaching, where you apply your knowledge and engage in analytical and reflective thinking to solve complex contextual scenarios. Activities are often designed so that there is not one clear answer, but you need to work together to examine, analyse and make decisions to resolve the situation.
Contacts
- Unit Coordinators
- Mrs Hailan Paulsen
- Chief Examiners
- Mrs Hailan Paulsen
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for ATS2892?
ATS2892 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
When is ATS2892 offered?
ATS2892 has no offerings listed in the 2026 handbook.
How much work is ATS2892?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does ATS2892 have an exam?
No. ATS2892 has 4 assessment tasks and no exam.