340363 UE Consecutive Interpreting I: English (2023W)
Continuous assessment of course work
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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 11.09.2023 09:00 to Fr 22.09.2023 17:00
- Registration is open from Mo 09.10.2023 09:00 to Fr 13.10.2023 17:00
- Deregistration possible until Tu 31.10.2023 23:59
Details
max. 30 participants
Language: English
Lecturers
Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N
If you do not attend the first lesson (without giving a good reason in advance), you will be de-registered from the course and your place will be given to the next person on the waiting list.
If you wish to de-register from this course, please do so by 31 October at the latest. After this time, it will not be possible for you to leave the course.
Continuous assessment of course work. If you miss more than two classes (with good reason), you will receive a semester grade of 5.
- Friday 13.10. 09:45 - 11:15 Seminarraum 12, Kolingasse 14-16, OG01
- Friday 20.10. 09:45 - 11:15 Seminarraum 12, Kolingasse 14-16, OG01
- Friday 27.10. 09:45 - 11:15 Seminarraum 12, Kolingasse 14-16, OG01
- Friday 03.11. 09:45 - 11:15 Seminarraum 12, Kolingasse 14-16, OG01
- Friday 10.11. 09:45 - 11:15 Seminarraum 12, Kolingasse 14-16, OG01
- Friday 17.11. 09:45 - 11:15 Seminarraum 12, Kolingasse 14-16, OG01
- Friday 01.12. 09:45 - 11:15 Seminarraum 12, Kolingasse 14-16, OG01
- Friday 15.12. 09:45 - 11:15 Seminarraum 12, Kolingasse 14-16, OG01
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Friday
12.01.
09:45 - 11:15
Digital
Seminarraum 12, Kolingasse 14-16, OG01 - Friday 19.01. 09:45 - 11:15 Seminarraum 12, Kolingasse 14-16, OG01
Information
Aims, contents and method of the course
This course is for students with little or no experience in consecutive interpreting. During the semester, we will interpret a variety of texts (videos, presentations in class) into both German and English. Students will develop basic consecutive interpreting skills and coping strategies and improve their note-taking systems through various exercises. We will also practice liaison interpreting and sight translation.
Assessment and permitted materials
Course with ongoing evaluation. Grades are based on participation (20%) and two oral exams (40% each). Students are allowed to use their own note pads and glossaries.
Minimum requirements and assessment criteria
An excellent command of both German and English is required.Grading scale: ≥90% = 1, ≥80% = 2, ≥70% = 3, ≥60% = 4
Examination topics
Course with ongoing evaluation. Students should master the contents and competences conveyed in the course of the semester.
Reading list
Andrew Gillies (2019): Consecutive Interpreting: A Short Course. Routledge (available online via u:search)
Association in the course directory
Last modified: Th 11.01.2024 13:07