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LN5535: PUBLIC SERVICE INTERPRETING (2023-2024)

Last modified: 23 Jul 2024 10:43


Course Overview

This course introduces students to the different fields of Public Service Interpreting (PSI). It covers the specific ethical requirements, codes of conduct, working conditions and the legislation associated with Public Service Interpreting. This course also touches on trends in PSI and the repercussions that these may have in the PSI context.

This course will run if there is a minimum of 4 students per language combination.

Course Details

Study Type Postgraduate Level 5
Term Second Term Credit Points 15 credits (7.5 ECTS credits)
Campus Aberdeen Sustained Study No
Co-ordinators
  • Dr Maria Sanchez-Ortiz

What courses & programmes must have been taken before this course?

  • Any Postgraduate Programme

What other courses must be taken with this course?

None.

What courses cannot be taken with this course?

None.

Are there a limited number of places available?

No

Course Description

1.This course will develop: memory, presentation and note-taking skills, assertiveness, public speaking skills, terminology research skills

2.It will make students acquaintance with the professional and institutional contexts in which PSI is carried out.

3. It will also make student familiarise with the role of the public service interpreter, the ethical aspects and the specific ethical dilemmas of Public Service Interpreting

4. It will make students develop a thorough understanding of the codes of conduct and PSI legislation.


Contact Teaching Time

Information on contact teaching time is available from the course guide.

Teaching Breakdown

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Details, including assessments, may be subject to change until 30 August 2024 for 1st term courses and 20 December 2024 for 2nd term courses.

Summative Assessments

Reflective Report

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A reflective commentary on their exam performance.

Learning Outcomes
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In-class group assessment

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Written and oral exam

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A dialogue interpreting exercise (individual).

30 minutes per student. 

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Project Plan, Summary or Abstract

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Pre-assignment planning document to the examiners (approx. 500 words).

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Formative Assessment

There are no assessments for this course.

Resit Assessments

Resubmission of failed element

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Learning Outcomes
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Course Learning Outcomes

Knowledge LevelThinking SkillOutcome
FactualUnderstandAppreciate the role and ethical responsibilities of a Public Service Interpreter and the interpreters' codes of conduct.
ReflectionApplyIdentify and critically engage with the procedures and requirements for different PSI assignments.

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