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SLCS3001: Ethics in Translating and Interpreting
2026 unit information
This unit will introduce the principles and codes of conduct of translators as language professionals providing practical guidelines to translators. These principles and codes of conduct have been developed by Australian professional bodies of translators and interpreters and are widely endorsed by industry and language practitioners. They include professional conduct, confidentiality, competence, impartiality, accuracy, clarity of role boundaries, maintaining professional relationships and solidarity. This unit will introduce essential concepts of translation ethics to students in an advanced stage of language studies equipping them to work as language professionals in Australia
Unit details and rules
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Arts and Social Sciences
| Study level | Undergraduate |
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| Academic unit | Languages and Cultures |
| Credit points | 6 |
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Prerequisites:
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ICLS2200 or SLCS2200 |
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Corequisites:
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None |
| Prohibitions:
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SLCS4203 |
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None |
At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:
- LO1. Students will learn to demonstrate a familiarity with essential concepts and principles of ethical translation practices.
- LO2. Students will learn to apply the principles and codes of conduct in real-life, complex scenarios based on the thorough scenario-based case studies exercise throughout the semester.
- LO3. Students will learn to demonstrate practical skills to work professionally, effectively with a range of stakeholders, clients.
- LO4. Students will learn to make professionally sound decisions and adhere to the codes of conduct in complex contexts.
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Semester 2 2026
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Normal day | Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney |
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