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English Program of Translation and Interpretation

MTI231

INTRODUCTION TO INTERPRETING

Course Code
MTI231
Semester
Third Term (Fall)
Theory+Practice
3 + 0
ECTS
5
Course TypeCompulsory Course
Course LevelBachelor's Degree
Year of Study2
SemesterThird Term (Fall)
ECTS5
Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. will be able to comprehend the place of interpreting in translation studies.
  2. will be able to comprehend the tenets of interpreting.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme Components
Course DescriptionProviding a basic framework for the fundamentals and types of interpreting, this course also includes exercises in listening and notetaking in interpreting, understanding and splitting ideas, links, symbols, noting names and numbers, summary translation, memory, anticipation, reformulation, stress management.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week General Introduction
2nd Week Concepts
3rd Week Evolution
4th Week Approaches
5th Week Paradigms
6th Week Models
7th Week Process
8th Week Mid-term Exam
9th Week Product
10th Week Performance
11th Week Practice
12th Week Profession
13th Week Pedagogy
14th Week General Review
15th Week Final Exam
Recommended or Required ReadingPöchhacker, F. (2004). Introducing Interpreting Studies. London: Routledge.
Additional materials provided by the instructor.
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Case Study
  • Presentation
  • Discussion
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 30
Assignment 1 15
Presentation of Case Study 1 10
Total(%) 55
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 55
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 45
Total(%) 100
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam 1 1 1
Preparation for Quiz 0 0 0
Individual or group work 14 4 56
Preparation for Final exam 1 8 8
Course hours 14 3 42
Preparation for Midterm exam 1 5 5
Laboratory (including preparation) 14 3 42
Final exam 1 1 1
Homework 0 0 0
Total Work Load155
Total Work Load / 30 (h)5.16
ECTS Credit of the Course5
Language of InstructionEnglish
Work Placement(s)No

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