Last modified: 31 May 2022 13:05
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.
| Study Type | Postgraduate | Level | 5 |
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| Session | Second Sub Session | Credit Points | 15 credits (7.5 ECTS credits) |
| Campus | Aberdeen | Sustained Study | No |
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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.
Information on contact teaching time is available from the course guide.
| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 25 | |
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| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 50 | |
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A dialogue interpreting exercise (individual). 30 minutes per student. |
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| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 10 | |
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Pre-assignment planning document to the examiners (approx. 500 words). |
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| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 15 | |
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A reflective commentary on their exam performance. |
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There are no assessments for this course.
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| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
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| Factual | Understand | Appreciate the role and ethical responsibilities of a Public Service Interpreter and the interpreters' codes of conduct. |
| Reflection | Apply | Identify and critically engage with the procedures and requirements for different PSI assignments. |
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