Introduction to Public Sector Interpreting Programme description

The programme is divided into two main parts:

Training component (30 ECTS credits).

Research component (150 ECTS credits).

The programme structure is flexible in that students may choose when to take the courses in order to adapt the training component to their individual theses. All courses are concluded with an examination. The academic year lasts for 40 weeks, and students are expected to work 37.5 hours per week. This includes scheduled activities, individual activities, and the examination.

Students who wish to use external courses to fulfil an elective element in the training component will be given supervision in finding such courses at other units at OsloMet or at other national or international institutions. The doctoral committee at the Faculty of Technology, Art and Design shall consider the approval of such courses in individual applications. Students are advised to apply for approval in advance. The doctoral committee considers the approval of external courses only if the course is not provided at OsloMet. This has to be argued by the supervisor in the application for appoval.

The PhD Programme in Engineering Science is built on education and research related to the following engineering disciplines:

• Civil engineering - where OsloMet has activities in structural engineering, building technology, energy and indoor climate, transport and urban planning.
• Digital engineering and Computational Science - where OsloMet and SimulaMet have activities in universal design, scientific computing, security and reliability, IT management, software engineering, learning systems, autonomous systems and networks, modelling and simulation.
• Electrical engineering - where OsloMet has activities in robotics, automation and health technology.
• Mechanical engineering - where OsloMet has activities in solid mechanics and materials technology, fluid mechanics and mechatronics.

The programme will be structured as follows:

5 ECTS - Engineering Science and Ethics - compulsory course

5 ECTS - Scientific Research Methods and Data Analysis in Engineering Science - compulsory course

20 ECTS - Combination of specialisation courses each worth 5 or 10 ECTS, chosen from the list of elective courses offered by OsloMet, or external courses approved on an individual basis.

150 ECTS - Doctoral thesis

The study will build on a master's degree in an engineering discipline, applied mathematics or physics, or on a similar master's degree relevant to the PhD programme. Based on this requirement, students will be required to:

1. Complete 30 ECTS of coursework comprising two compulsory courses each worth 5 ECTS and 20 ECTS of either elective courses chosen from the list of courses offered in the programme or courses from other faculties/institutions, subject to approval by the doctoral committee.

2. Write a thesis at the forefront of research. The thesis will account for 150 ECTS, and may be submitted in either monograph or article-based format.

The PhD programme may be undertaken either as a full-time programme over three years or as a part-time programme over four years combined with 25% required duties.

Training component

The training component promotes the students' research and competence development. It comprises courses offering theoretical and methodological training in writing the thesis. The compulsory courses will provide students with a joint theoretical and methodological platform. The content and curricula of the compulsory courses are composed in order to cover the entire scope of Engineering Science.

The elective element of the PhD programme forms multidisciplinary arenas that will support interdisciplinary research. The courses integrate scientific theories and methods that are relevant to the areas of research in engineering science. The elective courses are thematically and methodically rooted in the research activities of the faculty and SimulaMet, and offer students the opportunity to specialise in approaches and ways of thinking that are particularly relevant to their thesis.

The PhD programme is closely linked to current research, and students will contribute to developing the respective fields of study through their own projects.

Compulsory courses, worth a total of 10 ECTS credits (each offered once a year):

Engineering Science and Ethics (5 ECTS credits)

Scientific Research Methods and Data Analysis in Engineering Science (5 ECTS credits)

Elective courses, worth a total of 20 ECTS credits. Students choose freely from the following courses:

Advanced Project within Structural Engineering and Building Technology (10 ECTS credits)

Finite Element Modelling and Simulation of Structures (10 ECTS credits)

Advanced Topics in Building Services Engineering (10 ECTS credits)

Universal Design in Multidiciplinary contexts (10 ECTS credits)

Cloud Computing and Security (10 ECTS credits)

Topics in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (10 credits)

Applied Mathematical Modelling and Analysis (10 credits)

Advanced Topics in Biomedical Engineering (10 ECTS credits)

Advanced topics in Robotics and Control (10 ECTS credits)

Evidence based Engineering (5 ECTS credits)

Internet Architecture and Measurements (10 ECTS credits)

Smart cities for a Sustainable Energy Future - From Design to Practice (5 ECTS credits)

Advanced Topics in Mathematical Methods: Applications to Natural Sciences (10 ECTS credits)

Probabilistic Machine Learning for Predictive Maintenance of Energy Systems (10 ECTS credits)

The elective courses will be offered once a year provided 3 or more students sign up for the course. If less than 3 students sign up for the course, the course may be cancelled for that year but not necessarily.

The students are responsible for acquiring knowledge and skills in research methods relevant to their chosen field of expertise. Methodology courses can be chosen from OsloMet's portfolio or at other institutions. External courses must be approved by the programme committee, preferably prior to starting the course.

Research component

The research component amounts to the work on the doctoral thesis (150 ECTS credits). Work on the thesis is spread across all six semesters and includes planning and conducting the research project, processing the results, and structuring and writing the thesis. The thesis may be produced as a compilation of articles or as a monograph; see the PhD Regulations under 'Training component' above.

An article-based thesis must contain at least three articles and an introductory chapter displaying the relationship between the articles. The student must be the sole author of the introduction and the main author of at least two of the articles. If articles are included where the student is not the main author, he/she must confirm in writing that he/she meets the requirements for co-authorship by stating her/his material contribution to the article in terms of collecting data, interpreting results, and which parts of the article he/she has written. On submission of the thesis, at least one of the articles must already be accepted for publication.

The learning outcomes of the programme include knowledge at the forefront of research, complex skills, and a high level of general competence in the field of engineering science. This means that the working and teaching methods will be sufficiently varied and complex to support the student's learning process on the way to achieving the learning outcomes.

Training component

Lectures

The lectures will cover key topics in the courses and will disseminate current issues and new research findings.

Self-study

Achievement of the learning outcomes depends mainly on the degree to which the PhD student makes effective use of the instruction and supervision offered and accepts responsibility for working independently. Self-study entails student-initiated activities such as individual study and cooperation with fellow students. The starting point consists of theoretical and methodological issues and a knowledge base in engineering science.

Seminars

Organised group work requires students to discuss given research problems based on a topic covered in the course and on their respective academic backgrounds. This offers the students opportunities to reflect on multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary research problems. The outcomes of the seminars are presented and discussed in plenary sessions, providing students with training in both academic dissemination and peer review.

Practical application of methodology

Different methodologies are applied in practical exercises, such as research interviews, qualitative and quantitative analyses, and different types of software. This provides students with practical experience in addressing, for example, complex analyses.

Research component

Research work

The working methods for the thesis consist mostly of self-study and research activities. Selfstudy entails student-initiated activities such as individual study and cooperation with fellow students and researchers. Research activities involve planning and conducting the student¿s own research, processing the results, and designing the thesis. This part constitutes the most important contribution to the PhD student's research competence.

Supervision

Supervisors are appointed by the doctoral committee. The main supervisor shall have overall academic responsibility for the PhD student and shall normally be an employee of OsloMet or SimulaMet. As a general rule, the student shall also have a co-supervisor from OsloMet or from another institution. If an external main supervisor is appointed, an employee of OsloMet or SimulaMet shall be appointed as co-supervisor. Each PhD student is entitled to 210 hours of supervision, including preliminary and follow-up work during the course of the nominal length of study. A time schedule for tutorials and a work schedule must be agreed upon at the first tutorial in each semester. Supervision includes time spent on preparatory work, discussions with the PhD student, and follow-up work. Requirements regarding supervisors and rights and obligations are regulated in the PhD Regulations, sections 3-1 to 3-3. The PhD student and the supervisor(s) must independently submit annual progress reports for assessment and approval by the faculty's doctoral committee. Supervision of the thesis shall ensure that the project is in accordance with ethical guidelines and shall contribute to the design of research problems and the quality of the methods to be used.

Participation in research communities

The student¿s projects are linked to OsloMet¿s established research communities via the student¿s supervisors and the student¿s own involvement in research groups and other research activity. Active participation will provide students with insights into research management and experience in multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary research cooperation, and provide them with opportunities to discuss research problems and designs, challenge established knowledge and practice, and present their own projects. Students will have opportunities to establish and further develop cooperation with national and international research communities.

Research seminar and dissemination

Students must present their projects in seminars at the start of, midway, and near the end of the programme. This will take place at the faculty's regular research fellows forums. The midway presentation must ideally be conducted in English and be followed by a discussion on current progress between the PhD student, the supervisor(s), and the PhD Programme Director. Furthermore, students are encouraged to present their research at least once a year at an international academic conference. This gives students competence in participating in scientific discussions within their field of research in cooperation with national and international research communities. Students are also encouraged to disseminate their projects to broader audiences, such as giving lectures to users or through popular science channels.

Descriptions of the work and teaching methods for the individual courses are provided in the course plans.

The language of instruction in all the courses in the programme will be English, and all examinations, papers and projects will be conducted in English. Students are strongly encouraged to spend at least one semester at a research institution outside Norway. Each student must prepare a plan for internationalisation as part of the application for admission to the programme.

Training

Together with the work on the thesis, the training component will provide the necessary academic breadth and specialisation. The content of the training component is worth 30 ECTS credits. When applying for substitution of an elective course, a specific template is used describing the content, level and scope in the same way as other course presentations on the faculty's website. The form of examination must be stated. The description of the syllabus must be approved by the doctoral committee before the examination is taken.

The faculty will only credit research courses and special syllabuses with a whole number of ECTS credits. For courses that do include compulsory coursework, this will consist of compulsory papers, oral presentations and practical exercises, depending on the chosen field of specialisation.

1. Yrkesetikk og profesjonskunnskap

Tolkens ansvarsområde i offentlig sektor, yrkesetikken og dens menneskerettslige grunnlag, profesjonalitet og profesjonsutvikling i teori og praksis.

1. Tolkens plass i kommunikasjonen

Den institusjonelle samtalen og tolkens plass i denne, tolketeknikk og metodevalg; kultur og maktrelasjoner i institusjonelle samtaler generelt og i tolkede samtaler spesielt i teori og praksis.

1. Tolkens verktøy

Språk som fenomen, språk og andre meningsskapende ressurser i kommunikasjon, språklige registre, språklige nyanser og strategier for oversettelse. Utvikling og vedlikehold av egne tospråklige og kommunikative ferdigheter.

1. Spesifikk kontekstkunnskap

Kontekstkunnskap fra et utvalg fagområder i offentlig sektor som grunnlag for tolkens utvikling av strategier i tilegnelsen av stadig ny kontekstkunnskap og terminologi i norsk og tolkespråket.

Emnet er organisert på deltid over to semester (høst og vår) med obligatoriske læringsaktiviteter underveis. Studiet er nettbasert, men har også samlinger ved OsloMet. Studenten må ha tilgang til datamaskin og internett og kunne delta i nettbaserte læringsaktiviteter, også på kveldstid og i helger. Det forutsettes stor grad av selvstudium og samarbeid i studentgrupper. Informasjon om antall samlinger, og antall dager per samling, kunngjøres på nettsidene til universitetet. Det er viktig at studenter setter seg inn i omfanget av obligatoriske læringsaktiviteter.

Det internasjonale perspektivet i studiet ivaretas gjennom et flernasjonalt studentmiljø, undervisning og pensum. Studentene, som vil representere en rekke ulike tolkespråk i tillegg til norsk, har allerede internasjonal og transnasjonal erfaring. Denne erfaringen er en viktig ressurs i bachelorstudiet og må sees på som et bidrag til internasjonalisering hjemme.

Følgende arbeidskrav må være godkjent før avsluttende eksamen kan avlegges:

1. Et individuelt skriftlig besvarelse over oppgitt tema innen emnet leveres til fastsatt frist i begynnelsen av andre semester. Besvarelsen skal ha en akademisk form med omfang 1300 ord +/- 10 % ved innlevering og vurderes av faglærer. Studentene får oppgaveteksten senest to uker før innleveringsfristen. Det tilbys felles veiledning via nettet til avtalt tid i første semester.
2. En rapport fra observasjon av to selvvalgte rettsmøter, hvorav ett uten tolking og ett med tolking. Rapporten har form som et fast oppsatt observasjonsskjema.

Formålet med det første arbeidskravet er å gi studenten trening i akademisk skriving. Formålet med det andre arbeidskravet er at studenten får innblikk i rettsmøtets form og roller, både uten tolking og med tolk til stede.

Obligatorisk deltakelse i læringsaktiviteter

• 80 % deltakelse på læringsaktiviteter beskrevet i undervisningsplan.

Avsluttende vurdering består av en eksamen i praktisk tolking: Konsekutiv tolking av en rollespilt institusjonell dialog mellom norsk og tolkespråket. Varighet maksimum 30 minutter.

Ny/utsatt eksamen

Ny/utsatt eksamen foregår som ved ordinær eksamen.

Hjelpemidler ved eksamen

Studenten kan utarbeide sin egen liste over begreper og uttrykk (norsk/tolkespråket). Denne listen må være innlevert innen angitt frist dersom studenten skal benytte den under eksamen i praktisk tolking.

Vurderingsuttrykk

A til E for bestått (A er høyeste karakter og E er laveste) og F for ikke bestått eksamen.

Vurderingskriterier

Kriterier for karaktersetting ved muntlig prøve i praktisk tolking av en institusjonell dialog:

A – Fremragende:

Fremragende prestasjon som klart utmerker seg gjennom svært god gjengivelse med nyanser intakt på begge språk, samt naturlig flyt i forhold til originalen både mht. tempo og sekvenslengde. Kandidatens turtaking, stemmebruk (volum og valør), sittestilling, mimikk og gester er naturlig og forstyrrer ikke kommunikasjonen. Kandidatens bruk av hjelpemidler er hensiktsmessig og kandidatens notater, ordlister og ordveksling med partene forstyrrer aldri kommunikasjonen.

B – Meget god:

Meget god prestasjon med gjennomgående god gjengivelse og de fleste nyanser intakt på begge språk, samt overveiende grad av naturlig flyt i forhold til originalen mht. til tempo og sekvenslengde. Kandidatens turtaking, stemmebruk, sittestilling, mimikk og gester er i overveiende grad naturlig og forstyrrer sjelden kommunikasjonen. Kandidatens bruk av hjelpemidler er overveiende hensiktsmessig og kandidatens notater, ordlister og ordveksling med partene forstyrrer i liten grad kommunikasjonen.

C – God:

God prestasjon med generelt god gjengivelse på begge språk, men enkelte unøyaktigheter, samt noe avvik i forhold til originalens tempo og sekvenslengde slik at kandidaten skaper enkelte pauser eller enkelte ganger virker nølende/dominerende. Turtaking, stemmebruk, sittestilling, mimikk og gester gjør at kandidaten innimellom framstår som nølende/dominerende i situasjonen. Kandidaten bruker for det meste hjelpemidler på en hensiktsmessig måte.

D – Nokså god:

En akseptabel prestasjon som har enkelte vesentlige mangler bl.a. gjennom flere unøyaktigheter i gjengivelsen på ett eller begge språk, samt avvik i forhold til originalens tempo og sekvenslengde slik at kandidaten innimellom skaper markerte pauser og bidrar til at kommunikasjonen blir oppstykket. Kandidatens turtaking, stemmebruk, sittestilling, mimikk og gester gjør at kandidaten framstår som såpass nølende/usikker eller overivrig/dominerende at det forstyrrer kommunikasjonen. Kandidatens bruk av hjelpemidler er såpass dominerende/fraværende at det forstyrrer kommunikasjonen.

E – Tilstrekkelig:

Prestasjonen tilfredsstiller de faglige minimumskravene, men gjengivelsen på ett eller begge språk preges av flere/ større unøyaktigheter samt sjenerende avvik i forhold til originalens tempo og sekvenslengde. Kandidatens turtaking, stemmebruk, sittestilling, mimikk og gester er sjenerende og forstyrrer kommunikasjonen generelt. Kandidatens bruk av hjelpemidler dominerende/fraværende og avleder eller hindrer kommunikasjonen.

F – Ikke bestått:

Prestasjonen tilfredsstiller ikke de faglige minimumskravene og kandidaten behersker ikke verken språklige eller tolketekniske ferdigheter til å mestre situasjonen.

Sensorordning

Til eksamen i praktisk tolking består kommisjonen av tolkefaglig sensor/norsk sensor (intern sensor) og en ekstern sensor i tolkespråket. Ekstern sensor skal fortrinnsvis ha kompetanse i både norsk og tolkespråket, men unntak for kravet om norskkompetanse kan gjøres.

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