1. to improve Chinese and English language proficiencies
2. to acquire basic skills in simultaneous interpretation
3. to learn to build necessary stamina and concentration
4. to broaden general knowledge of the world

1. to improve Chinese and English language proficiencies
2. to acquire basic skills in simultaneous interpretation
3. to learn to build necessary stamina and concentration
4. to broaden general knowledge of the world

This is a task-based course to provide basic linguistic and non-linguistic training on simultaneous interpretation. Students are to learn basic interpreting skills and will acquire higher language proficiency, both in English and Chinese. The course covers the basic skills for simultaneous interpreting, e.g. shadowing, lagging, numbering, a quick analytical capacity, and clear delivery. At the same time, students learn to deal with the pressure and work ethics accompanying the profession. Students will be expected to deepen their understanding of socio-economic conditions, cultural differences, historical developments, and current events related to the targeted language. They will also broaden their general knowledge and views in different topical areas, e.g. culture, politics, science and technology, finance and economy, and environment and energy.

This is a task-based course to provide basic linguistic and non-linguistic training on simulateneous interpretation. Students are to learn basic interpreting skills and will acquire higher language proficiency, both in English and Chinese. The course covers the basic skills for simulateneous interpretation, e.g. shadowing, lagging, numbering, a quick analytical capacity, and clear delivery. At the same time, students learn to deal with the pressure and work ethics accompanying the profession. Students will be expected to deeply their understanding of socio-economic conditions, cultural differences, historical developments, and current events related to the targeted language. They will also broaden their general knowledge and views in different topical areas, e.g. culture, politics, science and technology, finance and economy, and environment and energy.

張維為﹐《英漢同聲傳譯》﹐北京：中國對外翻譯出版公司，1999.
梅德明，《通用口譯教程》，北京：北京大學出版社，2008.
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Zhang Weiwei, "UK-Han Synonym Translation", Beijing: China Foreign Translation Publishing Company, 1999.
Mei Deming, "General Interpretation Tutorial", Beijing: Beijing University Press, 2008.
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