Translation & Interpreting Practicum (CHIN7170)
Information valid for Semester 2, 2019
Course level
Postgraduate Coursework
Faculty
Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences
School
Languages & Cultures School
Units
2
Duration
One Semester
Delivery mode
Internal
Class hours
2 Contact hours
Prerequisite
CHIN7100 and CHIN7110 or approval by the program covener
Assessment methods
2,000 word report and field practice diary
Course enquiries
Work Integrated Learning
Work Simulations, Industry Placements
Course description
This course is designed to introduce & involve students in active translation/interpreting tasks within specific field settings & under the supervision of the program convener, experienced translators/interpreters or a mentor assigned by the program convener. Whilst the overall purpose of the practicum is to ensure that students have maximum opportunities to be active in translation/interpreting tasks, other learning activities related to the general work context of translation/interpreting, e.g. attending interdisciplinary meetings, conferences, an agency visit, interpreter-assisted court proceedings etc will be facilitated wherever & whenever possible. The course includes 2 in-class contact hours per week & an additional 100 hours of simulated &/or virtual field practice as required by NAATI.