Simultaneous interpretation and translation (B language) - English level 2 3200-M2-3TSYBA2
Student workload:
30 contact hours;
15 hours of preparation for classes;
5 hours of preparation for the final assessment.
Total approx. 50 hours = 2 ECTS pts.
The classes are designed to develop interpreting skills based on a variety of texts of increasing difficulty, as well as to improve advanced translation skills and cooperation in the interpreting booth. Participants will practise simultaneous interpreting of texts from various fields, such as politics, economics, law, science, culture and ecology, which will allow them to gradually broaden their range of topics and adapt to a variety of contexts. Simulations of various types of events, including parliamentary debates, press conferences, scientific presentations, discussion panels and public speeches, are also planned, enabling students to develop their ability to react quickly to changing communication conditions. Particular emphasis will be placed on the development of specialist and general vocabulary, both in the native language and in the foreign language. The classes include translation exercises from a foreign language into the native language and from the native language into a foreign language, which helps to develop a full repertoire of conference interpreter skills.
Type of course
Mode
Prerequisites (description)
Course coordinators
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Learning outcomes
Knowledge of different types of translation and their applications.
Understanding of the simultaneous translation process and its challenges.
Understanding of cultural differences and their impact on translation.
Interpreting skills:
Mastery of simultaneous translation techniques, including listening, interpreting and speaking simultaneously.
Improving concentration and short-term memory skills necessary for simultaneous interpreting.
Ability to manage time and adapt to different interpreting scenarios.
Expanding knowledge of cultural differences:
Learning about the specific characteristics of different cultures and their languages.
Understanding the cultural influence on communication and interpreting.
Mastering intercultural translation skills.
Stress management:
Understanding the impact of stress on simultaneous interpreting and its negative effect on interpreting.
Expanding vocabulary in diverse domains.
Techniques for coping with stress during interpreting, such as relaxation techniques and self-awareness.
Assessment criteria
Assessment criteria and methods:
- regular attendance, 80% of all classes as a minimum
- active participation in classes
- successful delivery of final exercise/s, assessment criteria:
- content: 60%
- language: 20%
- delivery: 20%
Practical placement
n/a
Bibliography
Core Texts
Gile, D., 2009. Basic Concepts and Models for Interpreter and Translator Training. 2nd ed. Amsterdam: John Benjamins.
Setton, R. and Dawrant, A., 2016. Conference Interpreting: A Trainer’s Guide. Amsterdam: John Benjamins.
Pöchhacker, F., 2016. Introducing Interpreting Studies. 2nd ed. London: Routledge.
Jones, R., 2014. Conference Interpreting Explained. 2nd ed. London: Routledge.
Seleskovitch, D. and Lederer, M., 1989. A Systematic Approach to Teaching Interpretation. Silver Spring, MD: RID Press.
Cognitive and Linguistic Aspects
Gile, D., 1995. Regards sur la recherche en interprétation de conférence. Lille: Presses Universitaires de Lille.
Moser-Mercer, B., 1997. Processes of simultaneous interpreting and their implications for training. In: D. Corcoran, ed. Translation and Interpreting Studies. Geneva: École de Traduction et d’Interprétation, pp.133–142.
Pöchhacker, F. and Shlesinger, M., eds., 2002. The Interpreting Studies Reader. London: Routledge.
Practice and Skill Development
Gillies, A., 2017. Conference Interpreting: A Student’s Practice Book. 2nd ed. London: Routledge.
Gillies, A., 2013. Note-taking for Consecutive Interpreting: A Short Course. 2nd ed. Manchester: St. Jerome Publishing.
Nolan, J., 2012. Interpretation: Techniques and Exercises. Clevedon: Multilingual Matters.
Additional information
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