Introduction to Interpreting
| Code | School | Level | Credits | Semesters |
| MLAC4025 | Modern Languages and Cultures | 4 | 20 | Spring UK |
- Code
- MLAC4025
- School
- Modern Languages and Cultures
- Level
- 4
- Credits
- 20
- Semesters
- Spring UK
Summary
Participants will be introduced to different forms, modes, and models of interpreting as well as the issues that are often encountered by professional interpreters. It will offer opportunities to explore the different techniques/skills required for both simultaneous and consecutive interpretation. The module is seminar-led in order to maximise practice in class, in which the main difficulties of interpreting will be examined, along with strategies to deal with them.
Target Students
This is an optional module for MA Translation Studies.
Classes
- One 1-hour practicum each week for 10 weeks
- One 1-hour practicum each week for 10 weeks
- One 1-hour lecture each week for 10 weeks
The School of Cultures, Languages and Area Studies operates an attendance policy. The details of this policy can be found in the student handbook on Workspace and in module handbooks.
Assessment
- 100% Coursework 1: 1 x Interpreting Portfolio
Assessed by end of spring semester
Educational Aims
This module aims to introduce students to the profession of interpreting. Through practice-based seminars, skills, technical challenges and ethical considerations will be considered drawing on the interpreting theories. As interpreting is an oral practice, the main areas of focus in this module are intercultural transfer and public speaking. Students will have the opportunity to improve their listening, concentration and memory skills, to acquire basic note-taking skills and to broaden their understanding of the different communication contexts in which interpreting takes place.Learning Outcomes
A1 knowledge and understanding of linguistic, textual and cultural issues relating to translation, and techniques for resolving difficulties
A2 knowledge and understanding of linguistic, interpersonal, ethical, business and cultural issues relating to interpreting, and techniques for resolving difficulties
A3 enriched knowledge and understanding of the lexis, structures and functions of relevant language
A4 understanding of the principles of mediation between the languages of English and the foreign language studied
A5 inter-cultural awareness of social and situational issues
A6 knowledge and understanding of technological tools for translation
A7 knowledge and understanding of techniques required for successful working at the interface of English and the foreign language studied
B2 critical analysis of interpreting assignments and strategy for resolving problems
B3 ability to mediate between people and cultures
B6 engage in independent study and research
B7 engage in critical and analytic reflection and form judgments on the basis of ideas acquired through B1-5
B10 make a practical and effective use of both English and the foreign language studied, informed by the acquisitions of B1-9
C2 competence in bilateral interpreting between English and the foreign language studied
C3 presentation/ public speaking
C5 research, planning and preparation for interpreting assignments
C6 use of professional resources, both traditional and electronic
C7 ability to demonstrate knowledge, understanding and intellectual skills through clear oral communication in both languages
C8 ability to demonstrate knowledge, understanding and intellectual skills through written communication in both languages
D1 oral and written communication and presentation skills
D3 definition of problems and construction of strategies for their solution
D7 working calmly and effectively under pressure/stress
D8 use of IT as a means of communication, presentation and learning