Module Catalogues, Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University
Module Code:
ENG204
Module Title:
Interpreting
Module Level:
Level
2
Module Credits:
5.00
Academic Year:
2019/20
Semester:
SEM2
Originating Department:
English
Pre-requisites:
ENG203
Aims
• To provide an overview of the principles underpinning the practice of interpreting
• To provide basic interpreting skills practice by discussing the similarities and differences between Interpreting and Translation;
• To focus on the social role of the interpreter and the range of functions of modern day interpreting;
• To develop an awareness of the characteristics of simultaneous and consecutive interpretation;
• To practice note-taking skills to enhance the accuracy of interpreting;
• To highlight the ethical and practical cognitive and decision-making procedures involved in the various interpreting tasks
Learning outcomes
A. determine the main differences between the activities of interpreting and translating;
B. raise awareness of ethical and practical issues involved in interpreting;
C. do simultaneous and consecutive interpretation for general topics;
D. demonstrate the basic skills involved in simultaneous interpretation;
E. demonstrate the basic skills involved in consecutive interpretation.
Method of teaching and learning
The teaching sessions are divided into two components (Lectures and Tutorials/workshops).
Lectures
Tutorials/ workshop
Syllabus
Topics will typically include:
1. Interpreting and translation: major differences;
2. Interpreting: the profession and the academic subject;
3. Interpreting within different social domains: public v. private institutions/ national v. community-based;
4. Codes of professional ethics;
5. Consecutive and simultaneous interpreting: main differences;
6. Consecutive interpreting theory and practice: Telephone interpreting/ community-based and liaison interpreting/ legal and administrative interpreting;
7. Simultaneous interpreting theory and practice: whispering and conference interpreting/ interpreting for exhibitions;
8. Skills required for different modes of delivery: public speaking skills/ language skills/ memory training/note-taking skills/intercultural mediation.
Delivery Hours
Lectures
Seminars
Tutorials
Lab/Prcaticals
Fieldwork / Placement
Other(Private study)
Total
Hours/Semester
13
26
111
150
Assessment
Sequence
Method
% of Final Mark
1
Consecutive Interpreting Project
45.00
2
Exam
55.00
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