Introduction Into Interpreting: Processes and Tools, 5 cr

Tampere University

Description
Completion options

Teaching periods

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

Small group teaching (Finnish)

02.09.2024 – 09.12.2024