Compulsory prerequisite: ENGA12 Dialogue Interpreting and the Introduction to Interpreting subunit of TRMU1 Translation and Interpreting in Theory and Practice.
Upon successful completion of the course unit, the student will be able to understand the interpreting process as a communicational structure. The student will understand the importance of various process components for a successful interpreting assignment. In addition, the student will have an understanding of the principles for preparing for an interpreting assignment. They will master the basic techniques of prima vista interpreting and note-taking.
Contents
The course unit explores the entire interpreting process from preparation to feedback utilisation and potential needs for improvement (preparation; coping and well-being of the interpreter). Moreover, the course unit covers interpreting as a communicative situation (performing and use of voice, communicative situations and interaction) and interpreting techniques (note-taking technique, prima vista interpreting).
Modes of study
Option
1
Available for:
Degree Programme Students
Other Students
Open University Students
Doctoral Students
Exchange Students
Participation in course work
In
Finnish
Evaluation
Numeric 1-5.
Belongs to following study modules
School of Language, Translation and Literary Studies