Work workshop for a conference interpreter B 3200-M1-2WPTBC

The subject “Conference interpreter's workshop” is designed to prepare students for effective and professional interpreting during conferences, seminars and other official events. During the course of the class, participants will gain practical skills in simultaneous and consecutive interpreting, learn techniques for working with a variety of materials, and learn the specifics of working in a dynamic conference environment. The classes include both practical exercises and case analysis, which will help develop the competencies necessary to function effectively as a conference interpreter.

Type of course

obligatory courses

Mode

Classroom

Prerequisites (description)

Obligatory subject for first-year students. The students are expected to have knowledge of German language at least at C1 level. For students German is the first language of specialisation. Developing and improving translation skills in the field of interpretation. Training of conference interpreting, a’vista and environmental translation.

Course coordinators

Anna Bajerowska
Marcin Możdżonek

Learning outcomes

The participant will be able to effectively prepare for conference interpreting by analyzing the materials and context of the event.
The participant will gain the ability to interpret in a variety of conference situations, maintaining accuracy and fluency of speech.
The participant will develop competency in time management during interpretation to meet the demands of live events.
The participant will know techniques for dealing with linguistic and technical difficulties during conference interpreting.
The participant will be able to evaluate his or her own work and make improvements to enhance the quality of translations.

Assessment criteria

Methods of evaluating the work of students:
- steady evaluation (activity), preparation for the lessons, homeworks
- final test: simultaneous and/ or consecutive interpreting
Assessment criteria:
The final grade comprises:
- steady evaluation (activity) – 20%
- final test – 80%.
The overall result is established in accordance with the following scale:
51%-60% = 3
61%-70% = 3,5
71%-80% = 4
81%-90% = 4,5
91%-100% = 5
Absences:
Students are permitted two unexcused absences per term. If a student accumulates more than two (2) absences, including excused ones, they should ask the lecturer about the form of getting credit for the material from the classes when the student was absent, and then obtain such credit before the end of the semester. If a student accumulates more than 50% of absences, he/she is not eligible for credit in this course, pursuant to the Faculty Regulations.

Practical placement

None.

Bibliography

Mary Snell-Hornby/ Hans G. Hönig Paul Kußmaul (all editions), "Handbuch Translation". Stauffenburg Verlag.
Dörte Andres/ Sonja Pöllabauer (2009), "Spürst Du, wie der Bauch rauf-runter? Fachdolmetschen im Gesundheitsbereich: Is everything all topsy turvy in your tummy? Health Care Interpreting". Peter Lang GmbH, Internationaler Verlag der Wissenschaften.
Andrew Gillies (all editions), "Conference Interpreting: A Student’s Practice Book". Routledge.
Andrew Gillies (all editions), "Note-taking for Consecutive Interpreting. A Short Course". Routledge.
Heinz Matyssek (all editions), "Handbuch der Notizentechnik für Dolmetscher: Ein Weg zur sprachunabhängigen Notation". Julius Groos Verlag. Heidelberg.

Additional information

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