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Course unit, curriculum year 2024–2025
ACC.290

Introduction to speech-to-text interpreting, 1 cr

Tampere University
Teaching periods
Active in period 1 (1.8.2024–20.10.2024)
Active in period 2 (21.10.2024–31.12.2024)
Active in period 3 (1.1.2025–2.3.2025)
Active in period 4 (3.3.2025–31.5.2025)
Active in period 5 (1.6.2025–31.7.2025)
Course code
ACC.290
Language of instruction
English
Academic years
2024–2025, 2025–2026, 2026–2027
Level of study
Advanced studies
Grading scale
Pass-Fail
Persons responsible
Responsible teacher:
Pauliina Baltzar
Responsible teacher:
Markku Turunen
Responsible teacher:
Maija Hirvonen
Responsible organisation
Faculty of Information Technology and Communication Sciences 100 %
Coordinating organisation
Communication Sciences Studies 100 %

This module introduces the student to speech-to-text interpreting, also known as print interpreting. The student will learn about what STT interpreting is, what are the requirements for working as an STT interpreter and what the work can be like in practice. The student will independently practice the 10 finger typing method and try interpreting a couple of short videos.

Learning outcomes
Studies that include this course
Completion option 1

Independent study

01.08.2024 31.12.2024
Active in period 1 (1.8.2024–20.10.2024)
Active in period 2 (21.10.2024–31.12.2024)
01.01.2025 31.07.2025
Active in period 3 (1.1.2025–2.3.2025)
Active in period 4 (3.3.2025–31.5.2025)
Active in period 5 (1.6.2025–31.7.2025)