SIMULTANEOUS INTERPRETING TECHNIQUES

MTI441

Course Code: MTI441
Semester: Seventh Term (Fall)
Theory+Practice: 3 + 0
ECTS: 7

Course Type

Compulsory Course

Course Level

Bachelor's Degree

Year of Study

Semester

Seventh Term (Fall)

ECTS

Name of Lecturer(s)

Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

will obtain dual task skills involving both listening and conveying message to another language simultaneously.
will learn simultaneous interpreting strategies, such as generalisation, using phrases, eliminating and classification.
will gain knowledge of issues like interpreting cabin etiquette, knowledge of terminology, challenges encountered during simultaneous interpreting.

Mode of Delivery

Face to face

Prerequisites

Recommended Optional Programme Components

Course Description

Beginning with a theoretical introduction to the basic processes and strategies of simultaneous interpreting, the course proceeds with detailed explanations of techniques of simultaneous interpreting, knowledge and competencies required of a conference interpreter, terminological vocabulary in various areas, forming units of meaning, reformulation, simplification, omission, anticipation, explanation, numbers, how to deal with fast speakers, use of equipment, customer and booth etiquette. Students' knowledge is put into practice through exercises on audio recordings of authentic material on current topics.

Course Contents

WEEK	TOPICS
1^st Week	General Introduction
2^nd Week	Introduction to simultaneous interpreting
3^rd Week	Introducing international and national interpreting organizations
4^th Week	Active listening skills and using equipment
5^th Week	Simultaneous interpreting techniques and memory exercises
6^th Week	Interpreting practice: Inauguration speeches
7^th Week	Interpreting practice: Press conference
8^th Week	Midterm Exam
9^th Week	Booth manners and professional ethics
10^th Week	Interpreting practice: European Union
11^th Week	Interpreting practice: Foreign policy
12^th Week	Interpreting practice: Quality
13^th Week	Interpreting practice: Technology
14^th Week	Final Remarks
15^th Week	Final Exam

Recommended or Required Reading

Nolan, James. Interpretation: Techniques and Exercises. 2nd ed. Bristol: Multilingual Matters, 2012.

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

Lecture
Discussion
Questions/Answers
Case Study
Problem Solving
Practice

Assessment Methods and Criteria

	Quantity	Percentage (%)
Mid-term	1	40
Total(%)		40
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%)		40
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%)		60
Total(%)		100

ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload

Activities	Quantity	Duration (Hour)	Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam	1	2	2
Preparation for Quiz	2	3	6
Individual or group work	14	7	98
Preparation for Final exam	1	3	3
Course hours	14	4	56
Preparation for Midterm exam	1	3	3
Laboratory (including preparation)	14	1	14
Final exam	1	2	2
Homework	6	5	30
Total Work Load			214
Total Work Load / 30 (h)			7.13
ECTS Credit of the Course			7

Language of Instruction

English

Work Placement(s)

Programme Qualifications / Learning Outcomes

	LO1	LO2	LO3
K1	X	X	X
K2		X	X
K3		X	X
K4		X
K5	X	X	X
K6			X
K7	X
K8			X
K9		X	X
K10			X
K11		X