340082 UE Consecutive Interpreting I: English (2020S)

4.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 34 - Translationswissenschaft

Continuous assessment of course work

Moodle

Registration/Deregistration

Note: The time of your registration within the registration period has no effect on the allocation of places (no first come, first served).

Registration is open from Mo 10.02.2020 00:01 to Fr 21.02.2020 17:00
Registration is open from Mo 09.03.2020 00:01 to Fr 13.03.2020 17:00
Deregistration possible until Tu 31.03.2020 23:59

Details

max. 30 participants

Language: English

Lecturers

Sibylle Pot d'or

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

    
    Wednesday
    11.03.
    13:15 - 14:45
    Hörsaal 6  Franz-Klein-Gasse 1 EG
    
    Wednesday
    18.03.
    13:15 - 14:45
    Hörsaal 6  Franz-Klein-Gasse 1 EG
    
    Wednesday
    25.03.
    13:15 - 14:45
    Hörsaal 6  Franz-Klein-Gasse 1 EG
    
    Wednesday
    01.04.
    13:15 - 14:45
    Hörsaal 6  Franz-Klein-Gasse 1 EG
    
    Wednesday
    29.04.
    13:15 - 14:45
    Hörsaal 6  Franz-Klein-Gasse 1 EG
    
    Wednesday
    06.05.
    13:15 - 14:45
    Hörsaal 6  Franz-Klein-Gasse 1 EG
    
    Wednesday
    13.05.
    13:15 - 14:45
    Hörsaal 6  Franz-Klein-Gasse 1 EG
    
    Wednesday
    20.05.
    13:15 - 14:45
    Hörsaal 6  Franz-Klein-Gasse 1 EG
    
    Wednesday
    27.05.
    13:15 - 14:45
    Hörsaal 6  Franz-Klein-Gasse 1 EG
    
    Wednesday
    03.06.
    13:15 - 14:45
    Hörsaal 6  Franz-Klein-Gasse 1 EG
    
    Wednesday
    10.06.
    13:15 - 14:45
    Hörsaal 6  Franz-Klein-Gasse 1 EG
    
    Wednesday
    17.06.
    13:15 - 14:45
    Hörsaal 6  Franz-Klein-Gasse 1 EG
    
    Wednesday
    24.06.
    13:15 - 14:45
    Hörsaal 6  Franz-Klein-Gasse 1 EG

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

AIMS:
- to improve interpreting skills (English-German, and vice versa)
- to improve individual note-taking
- to improve memory performance
- to learn how to deal with job assigments, both with and without preparation
- to improve self-assessment skills and to learn how to be more resilient in stressful situations

CONTENT
- consecutive interpreting (English/German and vice versa)
- mainly memory exercises with little or no note-taking
- various topics and domains
- various modes of interpretation (consecutive, dialogue, whisper, sight, relais)

METHODS
- working with texts (videos and speeches), with or without preparation
- presentation of self-written speeches and keynotes
- Consecutive interpreting with subsequent discussion of performance with peers and with the teacher

Assessment and permitted materials

Regular attendance and active participation required
Consecutive interpretation in line with instructions/requirements
Grading will be equally (25% each) based on overall performance throughout the semester (consecutive, dialogue, whispered interpretation and sight translation)

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

Excellent knowledge of working languages
It is expected that students are able to apply strategies and theoretical input discussed in class to new situations and genres/domains

Examination topics

- Theoretical input discussed in class
- practical exercises
- active participation throughout the term

Reading list

Will be announced in the course of the semester

Association in the course directory

Last modified: Mo 07.09.2020 15:22