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TRAN8087 - Auslan Interpreting in Educational Settings

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Project description

The aim of this unit is to provide Auslan interpreting students with the opportunity to discuss and practice advanced interpreting skills in the specialised area of educational interpreting. Students will analyse the complex linguistic, cultural and ethical challenges for interpreting in educational settings. Students will explore the theoretical foundations of deaf education, educational terminology and discourse, and the roles of the key stakeholders in the Australian education system. Applied aspects of this unit focus on preparation techniques and interpreting strategies for interpreters working in school and tertiary-level settings.

Year 2022

Location Australia

Organization Macquarie University

Project aims

Project outcome

1. Explain the context of deaf education in Australia 2. Demonstrate an understanding of the role of the teacher and the educational interpreter 3. Discuss linguistic, cultural and ethical issues faced by interpreters working in a range of educational settings. 4. Demonstrate appropriate interpreting techniques in both language directions across different educational contexts 5. Critically analyse own interpretations in educational contexts