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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