2010 Course Handbook
TRAN838: Auslan Interpreting in Legal Settings
The aim of this unit is to provide Auslan interpreting students with the opportunity to discuss and practice advanced interpreting skills in one specialised area of community interpreting, that is, legal interpreting. Students will analyse the complex linguistic, cultural and ethical challenges of interpreting in legal settings, with consideration given to a range of issues. Students will explore the theoretical foundations of the law. Legal terminology and roles of various participants in the legal system, as well as interpretation issues faced specifically by Auslan interpreters.
| Credit Points: | 2 |
| Contact Hours: | -- |
| When Offered: | X2 - External study; Offered in the second half-year (On Campus session: 16-18 September) |
| Staff Contact: | Ms Della Goswell |
| Prerequisites: | TRAN822 |
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| Unit Designations: | -- |
| Assessed As: | Graded |
| Offered By: |
Department of Linguistics Faculty of Human Sciences |