The aim of this unit is to provide translation and interpreting students with the opportunity to discuss and practice advanced translation and interpreting skills in one specialised area of community interpreting, that is, legal interpreting. Students will analyse the complex linguistic, cultural and ethical challenges of translating legal documents and interpreting in legal settings. Students will explore the theoretical foundations of the law, legal terminology and discourse, and the roles of various participants in the Australian legal system. Applied aspects of this unit focus on the specific expectations and challenges faced by translators and interpreters working in police, court... -- Course Website
Instructor: Ms Della Goswell, Ms Yan Qian
Prerequisites: TRAN869 or admission to MAdvTrans or MTransInter or PGDipTransInter or MTransInterAppLing or MTransInterMIntRel
