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Culture and Society for Interpreters (Adsl)
Culture and Society for Interpreters (Adsl)
Module
National Code
State Code
64002
64002
DTWD Status
Approved
Approved
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
Field of Education
091519 - Translating And Interpreting
Nominal Hours
29
Description
To provide students with current
background information on the principal
areas, in which a Level 2 Interpreter
in WA, is most likely to work,
including health, employment,
education, legal system, deaf
community.
To develop an understanding of the cultural and socio-economic backgrounds of
Australia, and the deaf culture, and their similarities and differences.
To provide students with an
understanding of the history of
interpreting for the deaf, in
Australia.
To develop an awareness of the varied attitudes of deaf people, to
professionals, and of the difficulties which are likely to face the interpreter
in this regard.
To develop insight and understanding,
of the particular problems of deaf
people, and a knowledge of the social
agencies operating in the community, to
help these groups.
background information on the principal
areas, in which a Level 2 Interpreter
in WA, is most likely to work,
including health, employment,
education, legal system, deaf
community.
To develop an understanding of the cultural and socio-economic backgrounds of
Australia, and the deaf culture, and their similarities and differences.
To provide students with an
understanding of the history of
interpreting for the deaf, in
Australia.
To develop an awareness of the varied attitudes of deaf people, to
professionals, and of the difficulties which are likely to face the interpreter
in this regard.
To develop insight and understanding,
of the particular problems of deaf
people, and a knowledge of the social
agencies operating in the community, to
help these groups.
General notes
No information
Evidence Guide
Internal Assessment 100%
Two essays
Interview with a hearing-impaired
person (1,000-1,500 words) 25%
AUSLAN or the deaf community 25%
Three objective tests, Weeks 8, 19, 26
(see "Synopsis" for topics) tests in
English only 50%
Two essays
Interview with a hearing-impaired
person (1,000-1,500 words) 25%
AUSLAN or the deaf community 25%
Three objective tests, Weeks 8, 19, 26
(see "Synopsis" for topics) tests in
English only 50%
Elements and Performance Criteria
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Associated Qual/Courses
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6800 | Interpreting (Level 2) | Accredited course |