Introduction to Interpreting

Credit Units

Credit Hours 

Course Title

Course Code

Theory:  1

Practical: 1

Clinic, Field,: 

2

Introduction to Interpreting

English

ENGL 458

مدخل الى الترجمة الشفوية

Arabic

Corequisites

Prerequisites

Study Level

-

Intro to TranslationENGL 302

7

Course Main Objective (concise and precise statement without bullets): 

The main objective of course is 

This course introduces students to the profession, the concept and the process of interpreting. It familiarizes them with different forms of interpreting, explains the training methods and introduces various techniques for interpreting. The course focuses on developing the fundamental skills of sight and consecutive interpreting through hands-on interpreting activities such as active listening, memory exercises, note-taking..etc.

Course Learning Outcomes (CLO) (limit 4-6 CLOs):

By the end of this course, the student will be able to:

1

Knowledge and Comprehension

Aligned PLOs*

1.1

Discuss  concepts required for the process of consecutive interpretation

K2

2

Skills 

2.1

Interpret texts utilizing required skills of comprehension and note-taking.

S1

2.2

Utilize information and communication technology in interpretating texts using relevant tools and software.

S3

3

Values

3

3.1

Demonstrate self-discipline, ethical standards and academic integrity in performing translation projects.

V2

Course Content:                                                                                                                              

• An overview of the concept, types and process of interpreting 
• The requirements to be an interpreter
• Sight translation 
• Listening and Memory Training 
• Reading skills training
• Consecutive interpreting 
• Notes-taking training

Textbook (s) (include the latest references with full details using standard format e.g. APA, MLA etc):

Robin Setton and Andrew Dawrant. (2016). Conference Interpreting: A Complete Course. Benjamines