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Course unit, curriculum year 2024–2025
MVK.TU.310

Introduction Into Interpreting: Processes and Tools, 5 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)
Course code
MVK.TU.310
Language of instruction
Finnish
Academic years
2024–2025, 2025–2026, 2026–2027
Level of study
Advanced studies
Grading scale
General scale, 0-5
Persons responsible
Responsible teacher:
Anu Viljanmaa
Responsible organisation
Faculty of Information Technology and Communication Sciences 100 %
Coordinating organisation
Language Studies 100 %
Common learning outcomes
International outlook and global responsibility
Interaction and communication skills
Employability skills
Sustainable development goals
Goal 3: Good Health and Well-Being
Goal 10: Reduced Inequalities
Goal 16: Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
Goal 17: Partnerships

This course examines the entire interpreting process from preparation to using feedback to development needs (time management and pricing, preparing; coping and personal well-being). It also covers interpreting as a communicative situation (performance and voice control, communicative context and interaction, control of the situation); interpreting techniques (note-taking techniques, prima vista interpreting).

Learning outcomes
Studies that include this course
Completion option 1

Participation in teaching

02.09.2024 09.12.2024
Active in period 1 (1.8.2024–20.10.2024)
Active in period 2 (21.10.2024–31.12.2024)