Translating and Interpreting
In this course, students develop skills pertinent to translating and interpreting. It will increase students’ language abilities and cultural knowledge, building their confidence as a global citizen who can communicate effectively in diverse local and international contexts. Students learn to reorganise their thinking to accommodate the structure of another language. They develop cognitive flexibility and problem-solving ability, which can be applied when problems and solutions are not evident, as well as when critical thinking and creative approaches are required.
In this course, students develop skills pertinent to translating and interpreting. It will increase students’ language abilities and cultural knowledge, building their confidence as a global citizen who can communicate effectively in diverse local and international contexts.
Students learn to reorganise their thinking to accommodate the structure of another language. They develop cognitive flexibility and problem-solving ability, which can be applied when problems and solutions are not evident, as well as when critical thinking and creative approaches are required.
Learning additional languages widens horizons, broadens cognitive and cultural experience, and develops communicative and intercultural capabilities. It also opens up new perspectives for learners, not only in relation to other cultures and languages, but also in terms of their own language and cultural practices.
Learning languages strengthens intellectual and analytical capability and enhances creative and critical thinking. Students develop an understanding of the nature of language (including linguistic and stylistic features), of culture, and of the process of communication. They develop understanding of how values and culture shape a learner’s world view. Learning languages extends the learner’s understanding of themselves, their heritage, values, culture, and identity. Students develop intercultural capability; they develop understanding of, and respect for, diversity and difference, and openness to different perspectives and experiences. Learning languages contributes to strengthening the community’s social, economic, and international development capabilities.
The Translating and Interpreting course is written under The LANGUAGES FRAMEWORK 2020: BSSS LANGUAGES Framework
Achievement Standards for LANGUAGES courses can be found within the Framework.
Students learn to reorganise their thinking to accommodate the structure of another language. They develop cognitive flexibility and problem-solving ability, which can be applied when problems and solutions are not evident, as well as when critical thinking and creative approaches are required.
Australian Society
Students learn about Australian society including indigenous and other cultures. They explore values, beliefs and perspectives on what it means to be Australian from different points of view. Students demonstrate an understanding of the diversity of Australian culture and discuss issues relevant to multiculturalism and the world around us.
Government in Australia
Students learn about various aspects of governance in Australia and policies which impact on citizens. They focus on the role of various Australian institutions and their functions in society. Students demonstrate an understanding on their role, rights and responsibility in a democratic society in relation to other countries.
Australia in a Changing World
Students learn about the interaction between Australia and the modern world. They examine the impact of global trends and events on Australian communities. Students explore key issues and their consequences for everyday life. They reflect on how these issues can be addressed to create a better community.
Education and Employment
Students learn about the beliefs, values and attitudes underpinning education in Australia and compare those with various educational systems around the world. They reflect on the impact of these differences on the lives of students and on Australian society. Students examine the challenges of the present and the near future relating to the worlds of education and employment.
Independent Study
An Independent Study unit has an important place in senior secondary courses. It is a valuable pedagogical approach that empowers students to make decisions about their own learning. An Independent Study unit can be proposed by an individual student for their own independent study and negotiated with their teacher. The program of learning for an Independent Study unit must meet the unit goals and content descriptions as they appear in the course. Students must have studied at least THREE standard 1.0 units from this course. A student can only study a maximum of one Independent study unit in each course. An Independent Study unit requires the principal’s written approval. Independent study units are only available to individual students in Year 12. Principal approval is also required for a student in Year 12 to enrol concurrently in an Independent unit and the third 1.0 unit in a course of study.
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