CHN8024 : Consecutive Interpreting II
- Offered for Year: 2024/25
- Module Leader(s): Mrs Phoebe Yu
- Lecturer: Ms Michelle Deeter
- Owning School: Modern Languages
- Teaching Location: Newcastle City Campus
Semesters
Your programme is made up of credits, the total differs on programme to programme.
| Semester 1 Credit Value: | 10 |
| Semester 2 Credit Value: | 10 |
| ECTS Credits: | 10.0 |
| European Credit Transfer System | |
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.
Teaching Methods
Teaching Activities
| Category | Activity | Number | Length | Student Hours | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 2 | 24:00 | 48:00 | Mock and final assessment preparation and completion |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Lecture | 3 | 3:00 | 9:00 | present in person |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Lecture | 3 | 2:00 | 6:00 | present in person |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Small group teaching | 13 | 1:30 | 19:30 | Present-in-person. |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Workshops | 4 | 8:00 | 32:00 | Present-in-person. Mock conference. |
| Guided Independent Study | Student-led group activity | 8 | 4:00 | 32:00 | Student-led mock conference organisation and preparation |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Drop-in/surgery | 2 | 2:00 | 4:00 | Synchronous online or present in person Drop-in sessions for general learning and assessment enquiries. |
| Guided Independent Study | Independent study | 1 | 49:30 | 49:30 | N/A |
| Total | 200:00 |
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 Methods
The format of resits will be determined by the Board of Examiners
Exams
| Description | Length | Semester | When Set | Percentage | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oral Examination | 30 | 2 | M | 100 | Live panel exam |
Formative Assessments
Formative Assessment is an assessment which develops your skills in being assessed, allows for you to receive feedback, and prepares you for being assessed. However, it does not count to your final mark.
| Description | Semester | When Set | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oral Examination | 2 | M | Mock exam to help students familiarise with the procedure of the final exam, and receive formative feedback for performance |
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.
Reading Lists
Timetable
- Timetable Website: www.ncl.ac.uk/timetable/
- CHN8024's Timetable