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Conference Interpreting - MODL5105
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Faculty: Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
 
 
School:  School of Languages and Linguistics
 
 
Course Outline: School of Languages and Linguistic Course Outlines
 
 
Campus: Kensington Campus
 
 
Career: Postgraduate
 
 
Units of Credit: 8
 
 
EFTSL: 0.16667 (more info)
 
 
Indicative Contact Hours per Week: 2
 
 
Enrolment Requirements:
 
 
Corequisite: MODL5102
 
 
Fee Band: 1 (more info)
 
 
Further Information: See Class Timetable
 
 

Description

An introduction to the practice of simultaneous interpreting in both conference setting with the use of electronic equipment (conference interpreting) and without (eg. chuchotage, or 'whispering technique' used during round-table negotiations and in court). Techniques of simultaneous interpreting, such as reformulation, condensation, anticipation etc., will be taught. Topics include those common in international conferences and international organisations. Students will interpret into their A language (mother tongue).

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this subject students should be able to:
  • Apply introductory skills of simultaneous interpreting
  • Become familiar with various aspects of international meetings relevant to interpreters
  • Apply conference interpreters' ethics and professional conduct accordingly in various settings

Assessment

  • Class participation - 10%
  • Self-assessment - 30%
  • Mock conference - 30%
  • End of semester test - 30%

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