Module Catalogue 2024/25

Pre Requisite Comment

N/A

Co Requisite Comment

None

Aims

To provide :
*professional proficiency in advanced consecutive interpreting skills and strategies
*knowledge and ability at all stages of carrying out consecutive interpreting assignments
*awareness of the current developments / trends / research in the profession

This module is to advance skills and knowledge in consecutive conference interpreting. More specifically it will further develop multilingual skills and strategies in the context of conference interpreting and remote interpreting, i.e. preparation, active listening, note-taking, memory retention, aural presentation, public speaking and organisational skills. It will also impart general knowledge in typical areas of conference interpreting and professionalism.

Outline Of Syllabus

A range of topics are covered; international politics, world trade and economy, science and technology, agriculture and industries, environment and ecology, and current affairs and so on.

Intended Knowledge Outcomes

*knowledge in multilingual interpreting to undertake in-person or remote interpreting assignments in formal (conference) or informal business (liaison) meetings
*knowledge in formal conference interpreting criteria, procedures and settings
*knowledge in general topical areas of consecutive interpreting
*awareness of professionalism in working as an interpreter
*awareness of the trends in and research skills required for interpreting-related issues and for the understanding of the profession

Intended Skill Outcomes

*general linguistic and communication skills to perform conference consecutive interpreting
*techniques in performing consecutive interpreting with appropriate language register including active listening, note-taking and short term memory retention, articulation on a wide range of topic areas including economics, international relations, science and technology and so on, as well as more general areas such as business, community, hospitals and law courts.
*awareness of technology used in remote interpreting and its impact on interpreting strategies
*professional ability to maintain concentration and interpret with accuracy under pressure
*ability to prepare for and carry out consecutive interpreting assignments professionally
*skills and ability required to conduct search and preparation for assignment materials, and basic research into interpreting studies

Teaching Rationale And Relationship

A mixture of synchronous online sessions and PIP seminars to provide initial guidance / input in interpreting skills and then delivery of specific subject content. The seminars enable students to prepare, practise, perform and discuss interpreting tasks assigned to them. The drop-in/surgery sessions aim to offer more personalised feedback and guidance. The high number of hours relative to private study is determined by the nature of interpreting training, which requires much guided intensive training to develop skills and ability. Synchronous online sessions are also for the training of remote interpreting, which is an essential skill for interpreters today.

Assessment Rationale And Relationship

The panel-assessed interpreting continuous assessments will allow students to demonstrate their interpreting skills in a simulated setting and to build up their interpreting experience to cope with different scenarios, as well as to evaluate their progress over the course.

During the course of the study, students will be given “mock exam” as formative feedbacks. This approach allows the students more time to reflect their learning without too much pressure, and make progress according to individuals’ different pace of learning.

General Notes

N/A