Introduction to Interpretation
This course provides an introduction to the profession of interpretation while preparing attendants for practical work.
The aim of the course is to develop attendants’ ability to comprehend authentic speeches in the source language as well as to render them effectively and accurately in the target language. Attendants will acquire clarity and accuracy of expression and self-confidence in oral communication.
The course is taught by highly experienced professional interpreters–instructors.
Contents
Module 1
Development of Basic Skills
- Active listening and concentration
- Memory exercises
- Learn memory–building techniques
- Ability to abstract information for subsequent recall
- Idiomatic vocabulary and glossary development – Vocabulary in context
- Oral and written summarizing and paraphrasing
- Mastering voice management, and acquiring smooth delivery techniques
- Work with and analyze authentic speeches and presentations from conventions, conferences, and lectures
- public-speaking skills by developing and delivering speeches
- public speaking
- accent reduction
- cultural enhancement
Module 2
Issues Relevant to the Profession
- Different professional environments
- Professional ethics
- Interpersonal relations
Module 3
Interpretation Techniques
- Consecutive interpretation
- consecutive note–taking techniques
- Short Term Memory
- Simultaneous interpretation
Module 4
Conference Interpretation
- Clarity of expression
- Correct style and grammar
- Proper diction
- Polished presentation
- Terms and idioms that frequently occur in extemporaneous speeches
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