Specialised interpreting of texts for special purposes (B/A) - English/Polish 3200-L3-2TSUBA
The course involves a study of conference (consecutive) interpreting. Its objective is to prepare the participants to interpret lengthy speeches in full with the use of notes as well as speeches divided into shorter passages without notes.
The students learn the most basic concepts such as the types and modes of interpreting, the competences of the interpreter or the translation techniques used in consecutive interpreting. Then, they develop individual skills relevant to interpreting: text analysis, note-taking, memorising and text delivery. The acquisition of a range of competences allows them to move on to regular interpreting practice of various general and specialised texts from various disciplines, such as politics, culture, economy, science, etc.
Various materials are used during the course, including interviews, speeches, conference presentations, monologues, etc. The students may also interpret presentations prepared by their group mates, concerning the current events and other chosen topics.
Each interpretation is subject to formative evaluation: the instructor discusses the positive and the negative elements of the performance, asks questions in order to guide the student to discover the causes of mistakes and suggests what could be altered in order to improve the quality of the performance.
Much emphasis is put on the use of appropriate register and correct text delivery, including the posture, body language and articulation.
The students are also encouraged to practise on their own, to acquire new vocabulary and to exercise listening, note-taking and text delivery as well as to expand their general knowledge.
Course workload:
- classroom activities: 1 term = 30 h += 1 ECTS,
- self-study: 1 term = 15 h, including:
- 10 hours of preparing for the classes,
- 10 hours of preparing presentations and studying for tests/assignments.
Total = 50h= 2 ECTS.
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Term 2023L:
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Term 2024L:
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Type of course
Mode
Prerequisites (description)
Course coordinators
Learning outcomes
At the end of the course, the student is expected to:
KNOWLEDGE:
- be familiar with the basic interpreting terminology (S_W02)
- know the typical translation techniques used in consecutive interpreting from English into Polish and vice versa (S_W16)
SKILLS:
- interpret medium-length texts with a fairly low level of terminologisation from English into Polish and vice versa, without interference (S_U07)
- prepare oral presentations on various topics in Polish and in English (S_U11)
- accurately select a translation strategy and translation techniques when interpreting a text from English into Polish and vice versa (S_U14)
- reasonably justify their choices of the selected translation techniques (S_U15)
SOCIAL COMPETENCES:
- recognise the problems in intercultural communication resulting from disparities between languages and cultures and be able to solve them under time pressure (K_K04)
- be ready to face professional challenges with regard to interpreting (S_K03)
- be aware of and understand the standards of professional and competent conduct of the interpreter; observe the professional code of conduct (S_K04)
- think and act creatively in order to solve problems encountered in the work of the interpreter (S_K07)
- understand the need for constant professional development (S_K08)
- accurately recognise and solve dilemmas related to the job of the consecutive interpreter (S_K09)
Assessment criteria
Assessment objectives:
- evaluating the quality of the student’s performance, who should be able to apply appropriate interpreting strategies and techniques and know the required vocabulary,
- evaluating the student’s progress in developing his/her fluency in interpreting throughout each of the two semesters,
- evaluating the student’s participation in the interpreting exercises and his/her own work,
- evaluating the student’s results in the interpreting and vocabulary tests at the end of each of the two semesters. (He/she must know the vocabulary from all the pieces interpreted during the semester.)
Assessment criteria / proportion in the final grade:
1. Continuous assessment of the student’s progress (preparation for and active participation in the classes): 70%.
2. Final oral test: 20%.
3. Other (knowledge of the vocabulary from the materials interpreted during the semester): 10%
Grading criteria:
0-59% = ndst, (2.0)
60-67% = dst, (3.0)
68-75% = dst+ (3.5)
76-83% = db, (4.0)
84-91% = db+, (4.5)
92-98% = bdb. (5.0)
99-100%= bdb.! (5.0!)
A set of rules for students attending the course:
1. Attendance at the classes is mandatory.
2. Absences: up to 2 unexcused absences during one semester are allowed. More than 2 unexcused absences result in an additional task for the student (e.g. performing an extra interpretation, preparing a translation of a written text or vocabulary for a given topic – subject to agreement with the instructor). If the student is absent from more than half of the meetings during one semester he/she cannot take the final test.
3. The student should be prepared for each of the classes.
4. If the student does not take the final test (at the end of each semester) he/she cannot be given a grade and is obliged to take the test at a later date – to be agreed on.
5. In case of failing the final test (interpreting and vocabulary), the student has the right to take it another two times. Not taking the test on the due date, if unexcused, results in losing one of the chances to pass it.
Bibliography
Basic sources:
Gillies, A. (2007). Sztuka notowania. Poradnik dla tłumaczy konferencyjnych. Kraków: Tertium.
Gillies, Andrew. 2004. Conference interpreting/Tłumaczenie ustne. Kraków: Tertium.
Hambrook, J., J. Lonergan. 1999. Interpreting Matters (Advanced). Chelmsford (Essex): IBI Media.
Hejwowski, K. (2004). Translation: a Cognitive-Communicative Approach. Olecko: Wydawnictwo Wszechnicy Mazurskiej.
Hejwowski, K. (2009). Kognitywno-komunikacyjna teoria przekładu. Warszawa: PWN.
Jones R. (2002). Conference Interpreting Explained. Manchester: St. Jerome.
Lipiński, K. 2000. Vademecum tłumacza. Kraków: Wydawnictwo Idea.
Nolan, J. 2005. Intepretation. Techniques and Exercises. Clevedon et al.: Multilingual Matters.
Phelan, M. 2001. The Interpreter’s Resource. Clevedon et al.: Multilingual Matters.
Rozan J. F. (2004). Note taking in Consecutive Interpreting. Notatki w tłumaczeniu konsekutywnym. Kraków: Tertium.
Wojtasiewicz, O. 1996. Wstęp do teorii tłumaczenia. Warszawa: TEPIS.
Audio-visual materials prepared by the instructor for particular classes.
Complementary sources:
Belczyk A. (2004). Poradnik tłumacza: z angielskiego na nasze. Kraków: Wydawnictwo IDEA.
Grucza F. (1986). „Tłumaczenie, teoria tłumaczeń, translatoryka”, w: F.Grucza [red.], Problemy translatoryki i dydaktyki translatorycznej. Warszawa: Wydawnictwa Uniwersytetu Warszawskiego, s. 9-27.
Hung E. (ed.) (2002). Teaching Translation and Interpreting 4. Building bridges. Amsterdam/Philadelphia: John Benjamins.
Kielar B. (2003). Zarys translatoryki. Warszawa: Wydawnictwa Uniwersytetu Warszawskiego, KJS.
Kierzkowska D. (2002). Tłumaczenie prawnicze. Warszawa: Wydawnictwo TEPIS.
Kurz I. (2003). „Physiological stress during simultaneous interpreting: a comparison of experts and novices”, w: The Interpreters’ Newsletter no. 12 – 2003 Triest: EUT - Edizioni Università di Trieste.
Tryuk M. (2007). Przekład ustny konferencyjny. Warszawa: PWN.
Tryuk M. (red.) (2006). Teoria i dydaktyka przekładu konferencyjnego. Warszawa: Takt.
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Term 2023L:
As in the part "General information on the course". |
Term 2024L:
As in the part "General information on the course". |
Notes
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Term 2023L:
When there is no possibility to have stationary classes, the course will be run with the use of distance learning tools, for example, Google Meet and other tools recommended by the University of Warsaw. |
Term 2024L:
When there is no possibility to have stationary classes, the course will be run with the use of distance learning tools, for example, Google Meet and other tools recommended by the University of Warsaw. |
Additional information
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