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TRAN821 Interpreting Techniques (Spoken language & internal students)
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D1, D2 |
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4 |
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Description
This unit (4 credit points) is designed to introduce the concept of interpreting and develop key interpreting techniques such as listening skills, text analysis, memory retention and note-taking, while improving B language (your first foreign language) listening comprehension competence and A language (your mother tongue) competence which are expected of a professional interpreter.
Four hours’ weekly tutorials run throughout the semester in language-specific groups. The unit is complemented by four lectures (language non-specific) at the beginning of the semester focusing on Interpreting Theory – Principles and Techniques. Language-specific tutorials will further enhance students' understanding and skills of interpreting and cultural social as well as ethical issues.
In addition to lectures and tutorials, students enrolled in this unit must take part in PRACTICUM activities.
Please follow the link to the practicum page for more information.