CHIN 7013EX - Translation and Interpreting Internship
External - Summer - 2022
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General Course Information
Course Details
Course Code CHIN 7013EX Course Translation and Interpreting Internship Coordinating Unit Asian Studies Term Summer Level Postgraduate Coursework Location/s External Units 3 Contact Up to 9 hours per week for 10 weeks, or accumulated 90 hours during the teaching weeks of the semester Available for Study Abroad and Exchange N Prerequisites A minimum of four postgraduate CHIN courses successfully completed in the MA(ITTC) program, or otherwise approved by the course coordinator Incompatible CHIN 5015 Assumed Knowledge Fluency in both Chinese and English Restrictions Available to M.A.(Int,Trans & Transc Comm) , G Dip InterpTrnsltn & TrnscultComm students only Assessment Record of accumulated 60 minutes interpreting practice, 2500 words translation samples, 2000 word presentation or 20 minutes reflection presentation in seminar, Internship Log at placement, Employers evaluation report Course Staff
Course Coordinator: Dr Ning Zhang
Course Timetable
The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from Course Planner.
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Learning Outcomes
Course Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. learn specialised glossaries and ad hoc knowledge base required for specific translation & interpreting tasks
2. gain an empirical understanding of issues as well as linguistic and cross-cultural challenges translators and interpreters face in their work
3. apply theoretical concepts learned to practice in the real world
4. gain a broad insight on working as a professional translator & interpreter
5. identify areas one needs to improve on to become a competent professional translator and interpreter
6. be conscious of deadlines and work effectively and efficiently as a team; recognise and understand ethical issues in professional and intellectual contexts of translation.
7. enhance skills in communicating effectively in bi-lingual and cross-cultural settings
8. understand accountability and responsibilities of a professional translator and interpreter
9. facilitate communication in diverse and complex linguistic, socio-cultural settings and demonstrate leadership in these situations.University Graduate Attributes
This course will provide students with an opportunity to develop the Graduate Attribute(s) specified below:
University Graduate Attribute Course Learning Outcome(s) Attribute 1: Deep discipline knowledge and intellectual breadth
Graduates have comprehensive knowledge and understanding of their subject area, the ability to engage with different traditions of thought, and the ability to apply their knowledge in practice including in multi-disciplinary or multi-professional contexts.
1,2 Attribute 2: Creative and critical thinking, and problem solving
Graduates are effective problems-solvers, able to apply critical, creative and evidence-based thinking to conceive innovative responses to future challenges.
3,4 Attribute 3: Teamwork and communication skills
Graduates convey ideas and information effectively to a range of audiences for a variety of purposes and contribute in a positive and collaborative manner to achieving common goals.
6,7,9 Attribute 4: Professionalism and leadership readiness
Graduates engage in professional behaviour and have the potential to be entrepreneurial and take leadership roles in their chosen occupations or careers and communities.
5,6,9 Attribute 5: Intercultural and ethical competency
Graduates are responsible and effective global citizens whose personal values and practices are consistent with their roles as responsible members of society.
8,9 Attribute 6: Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural competency
Graduates have an understanding of, and respect for, Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander values, culture and knowledge.
6-7 Attribute 7: Digital capabilities
Graduates are well prepared for living, learning and working in a digital society.
1,2,7 Attribute 8: Self-awareness and emotional intelligence
Graduates are self-aware and reflective; they are flexible and resilient and have the capacity to accept and give constructive feedback; they act with integrity and take responsibility for their actions.
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Learning Resources
Required Resources
English - Chinese dictionaries,
Online reference resources
Online Learning
The MyUni site will be used to announce any information regarding the internship program and upcoming events/ activities that students are required or encouraged to attend. Important notices will also be emailed to students on a regular basis, via MyUni announcements. -
Learning & Teaching Activities
Learning & Teaching Modes
Students are encouraged to contact potential employers at a government agency, private business, or an organisation who requests translation work by a student. A standard logbook will be provided for students to record their activities. Internship guidelines and evaluation report form will be provided to the supervisor at the workplace to assess students’ performance. Guest lectures by professional translators/interpreters or observation of professional translation/interpreting may be organised for students to gain an insight into how a practitioner approaches translation tasks.Workload
The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.
The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.
90 hours of placement (with a minimum of 75 hours) at a government institution or organisation, or private business where translation and interpreting work requires. Depending on the requirement of the employer(s), these hours may be spread over the five weeks. Guest lectures by professional translators/interpreters or observation of professional translation/interpreting may be organised for students to gain an insight into how a practitioner approaches translation tasks.
If onsite work placement is not possible due to valid reasons, students can negotiate with workplace supervisor about alternative work mode including online work, and work requirement and standard.Learning Activities Summary
Prior to 18 Jan - Students contact potential employer for placement, and contact Dr Ning Zhang, Course Coordinator to confirm agreement.
12 Jan - Introduction, course guidelines and protocol in the workplace for work placement
13Jan to 19 Feb - Work placement
19 Feb - Intrnship reflection presentation -
Assessment
The University's policy on Assessment for Coursework Programs is based on the following four principles:
- Assessment must encourage and reinforce learning.
- Assessment must enable robust and fair judgements about student performance.
- Assessment practices must be fair and equitable to students and give them the opportunity to demonstrate what they have learned.
- Assessment must maintain academic standards.
Assessment Summary
- Record of accumulated 60 minutes interpreting practice 20% weighting*
- 2,500 English words translation sample for the semester 20% weighting
- 20 mins reflection presentation via Zoom on internship experience, or 2,000 English words reflection paper 20% weighting
- Internship log at placement 15% weighting
- Employer evaluation report 25% weighting
Assessment Related Requirements
Students are expected to pass all the four categories to pass this course. Final mark for this course is NFE with successful completion of all the requirement.Assessment Detail
Internship Log - Students are required to complete and submit their internship log, signed by their employer.
Translation Sample of 2,500 English Words in Length - Students are required to submit 2,500 English word translation and interpreting samples that they have completed during their placement. The translation can be either from English to Chinese and Chinese to English, or both.
60 min (accumulated) record of interpreting practice - Record of interpreting work if and wherever appropriate, or diary of interpreting practice. If there was no possibility for interpreting work during the placement period, an extra 1,500 English words translation sample is required to be submitted online.
Reflection Presentation or Witten reflection paper submitted on MyUni - Students are required to give a 20 min presentation reflecting on their internship experience. A copy of the PPT is to be submitted online before the presentation. Alternatively, the course coordinator will request submission of 2,000 English reflection paper at the end of the Semester.
Employer’s Evaluation Report - Each employer will submit an evaluation report to the course coordinator upon completion of the internship program, which assesses the students’ performance in translation and their professional work ethic during the internship.Submission
All submissions are online to MyUni.Course Grading
Grades for your performance in this course will be awarded in accordance with the following scheme:
M10 (Coursework Mark Scheme) Grade Mark Description FNS Fail No Submission F 1-49 Fail P 50-64 Pass C 65-74 Credit D 75-84 Distinction HD 85-100 High Distinction CN Continuing NFE No Formal Examination RP Result Pending Further details of the grades/results can be obtained from Examinations.
Grade Descriptors are available which provide a general guide to the standard of work that is expected at each grade level. More information at Assessment for Coursework Programs.
Final results for this course will be made available through Access Adelaide.
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