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Course unit, curriculum year 2024–2025
MVK.OT.340

Court Interpreting II, 5 cr

Tampere University
Teaching periods
Active in period 3 (1.1.2025–2.3.2025)
Active in period 4 (3.3.2025–31.5.2025)
Course code
MVK.OT.340
Language of instruction
German, Russian, English, 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
Sustainable development goals
Goal 10: Reduced Inequalities
Goal 16: Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions

In this course unit, the student will practise interpreting and demonstrate their proficiency in it. The course will explore the discourse and use of specialised terminology, vocabulary, and typical expressions in court interpreting situations. The course will also cover the use of different interpreting methods, techniques, and remote interpreting in court interpreting situations. The student will become familiar with analysing interpreting situations.

Learning outcomes
Compulsory prerequisites
Further information
Studies that include this course
Completion option 1

Participation in teaching

16.01.2025 24.04.2025
Active in period 3 (1.1.2025–2.3.2025)
Active in period 4 (3.3.2025–31.5.2025)