1. to acquire basic skills in consecutive interpreting
2. to understand contextual issues where consecutive interpreting is involved
3. to better awareness and proficiency of working languages
4. to broaden general knowledge of the world1. to acquire basic skills in consecutive interpreting
2. to understand contextual issues where consecutive interpreting is involved
3. to better awareness and proficiency of working languages
4. to broaden general knowledge of the world
This is a task-based course to provide basic linguistic and non-linguistic training on consecutive interpreting. 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 consecutive interpreting, e.g. note-taking, memory, analysis and public speaking. Students will learn to convey the speaker’s language style, mood, and register while correctly expressing messages and ideas. At the same time, students learn to analyze the work of their own and their peers’ for improvement. 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 consecutive 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 consecutive interpretation, e.g. note-taking, memory, analysis and public speaking. Students will learn to convey the speaker’s language style, mood, and register While correctly expressing messages and ideas. At the same time, students learn to analyze the work of their own and their peers’ for improvement. 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.
梅德明，《通用口譯教程》，北京：北京大學出版社，2008.
Recordings and materials from selected journals, BBC, and other internet sources
Mei Deming, "General Interpretation Tutorial", Beijing: Beijing University Press, 2008.
Recordings and materials from selected journals, BBC, and other internet sources
| 評分項目 Grading Method | 配分比例 Grading percentage | 說明 Description |
|---|---|---|
| Weekly assignmentsWeekly assignments Weekly assignments |
50 | |
| Attendance & class participationAttendance & class participation Attendance & class participation |
20 | |
| MidtermMidterm Midterm |
15 | |
| FinalFinal Final |
15 |
