308966 v.1 Graduate Certificate in Translating and Interpreting

GradCertTransInterp(Curtin)

Course CRICOS Code: 052810B
Registered full-time Duration for International Onshore Students on student visas: 0.5 Years

Introduction

This course is designed for those with some background experience in translating or interpreting who are seeking to further develop their theoretical knowledge and skills for professional development and improved employment prospects. It examines the impact of modern linguistics on the theory and practice of language transfer from a cross-cultural perspective. It provides a forum for the discussion of ethics of interpreting and translating and promotes intercultural awareness.

Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites

Applicants have knowledge of a language other than English (LOTE) at University level or NAATI Level 2. Those without LOTE may be required to undertake a language unit. For those whose school education was not conducted through the medium of English, an IELTS overall band 7 (minimum 7 in speaking and writing) or CUTE A or equivalent is required.

Recognition of Prior Learning

Applications for recognition of prior learning are assessed on an individual basis. No more than one unit will be exempted and exemptions will not be permitted for work experience alone.

Duration and Availability

The fee-paying course is one semester full-time or equivalent part-time study.

Course Organisation

This course examines the following topics: impact of modern linguistics, the theory and practice of language transfer from a cross-cultural perspective, clarification on the role of ethics in interpreting and translating and how it promotes interculturalawareness.

Additional Course Expenses

Students may be expected to purchase a number of textbooks, readers and other essential study materials.

Course Structure Disclaimer

Curtin University reserves the right to alter the internal composition of any course to ensure learning outcomes retain maximum relevance. Any changes to the internal composition of a course will protect the right of students to complete the course within the normal timeframe and will not result in additional cost to students through a requirement to undertake additional units.

Course Structure			Hrs/Wk	Credit

		SELECT 1 OPTION		25.0
				25.0
Year 1 Semester 1
304144	v.3	Talking Across Cultures 500	3.0	25.0
308982	v.1	Translating and Interpreting 511	3.0	25.0
7818	v.5	Professional Ethics 501	2.0	25.0
				75.0
Optional Units to Select from in Year 1			Hrs/Wk	Credit
304272	v.2	Language and Society 501	3.0	25.0
304302	v.3	Language in Use 500	3.0	25.0
306788	v.2	Researching Language 500	1.0	25.0

Availability

Year	Location	Period	All*	Internal	Partially Online Internal^	External	Fully Online#
2008	Bentley Campus	Semester 1		Y

The information displayed above refers to study periods and locations where the course is available for first time entry. Students are normally only offered or admitted to a course once.

*The course itself may not be available either solely internally or externally but individual units may be offered in either or both of those modes. Prospective students should contact the Course Coordinator for further information.

^Course and associated units are offered in this mode permitting International Onshore student enrolment.

#Course and associated units are offered in this online only mode and DO NOT permit International Onshore student enrolment.