Aims and Fit of Module

• To provide an overview of the key principles and technological developments underpinning contemporary interpreting practice;
• To develop students’ fundamental interpreting skills while exploring how emerging technologies such as AI, ASR, MT and CAI tools reshape interpreting processes and professional roles;
• To examine the evolving social and ethical roles of interpreters in technology-mediated communication settings;
• To enhance students’ awareness of cognitive, analytical, and decision-making processes in both traditional and technology-supported interpreting contexts;
• To cultivate digital and reflective competences by integrating technology into note-taking, self-assessment, and performance enhancement;
• To prepare students to critically evaluate and effectively apply interpreting technologies, fostering adaptability and future-readiness within the rapidly changing language service industry.

Learning outcomes

A. Identify the core principles of interpreting and evaluate how technological advances (e.g. AI, ASR and CAI tools) are transforming interpreting practices;
B. Demonstrate understanding of ethical, cognitive, and practical issues in both human and technology-mediated interpreting contexts;
C. Apply basic interpreting techniques in consecutive interpreting and technology-assisted interpreting tasks across a range of general topics;
D. Use digital and AI-based tools critically and reflectively to enhance interpreting performance and self-assessment;
E. Understand the implications of technological developments for the professional roles, responsibilities, and employability of interpreters in the evolving language service industry.

Method of teaching and learning

The teaching sessions are divided into two components (Lectures and Tutorials/workshops).


Lectures


Tutorials/ workshop