Translator and interpreter training: module 1, consecutive interpreting 1 Field of study: English Philology
Programme code: 02-N2FA12.2017

Module name: Translator and interpreter training: module 1, consecutive interpreting 1
Module code: 02-FA-JB-N2-KT1-TK-1
Programme code: 02-N2FA12.2017
Semester: winter semester 2017/2018
Language of instruction: Polish
Form of verification: course work
ECTS credits: 3
Description:
Practical classes, they can partly take place in a language lab. The subject covers mainly traditional consecutive interpreting (i.e. interpreting longer text fragments with help of notes). During the first semester, the programme focuses on preparing students for consecutive interpreting by means of memory training and teaching them note-taking techniques.
Prerequisites:
Native or at least near-native command of Polish and English.
Key reading:
R. Jones (1998) Conference Interpreting Explained. D. Gile (1995) Basic Concepts and Models for Interpreter and Translator Training.
Learning outcome of the module Codes of the learning outcomes of the programme to which the learning outcome of the module is related [level of competence: scale 1-5]
The student makes the effort to have possibly much exposure to spoken English. [JB-N2-KT1-TK_K1]
 FA2_K01 [3/5]
The student takes interest in current political, economic and cultural events. [JB-N2-KT1-TK_K2]
 FA2_K01 [2/5]
The student has a good listening comprehension of general texts in English, presented in different native and non-native varieties, s/he is able to analyse their content and recognize the most important information. [JB-N2-KT1-TK_U1]
 FA2_U01 [2/5]
The student gradually develops his/her own note-taking system and is able to create effective abbreviations and symbols, as well as to combine them. [JB-N2-KT1-TK_U2]
 FA2_U04 [3/5]
The student is able to take notes from a short fragment of a non-specialist source text (up to 1 minute) in English and to recreate the content on the basis of the notes and own memory for paraphrase. [JB-N2-KT1-TK_U3]
 FA2_U04 [3/5]
The student is acquainted with vocabulary and phraseology typical for texts that are interpreted in the consecutive mode. [JB-N2-KT1-TK_U4]
 FA2_U07 [3/5]
The student knows the deverbalization theory and Gile's Effort Models of consecutive interpreting and sight translation, s/he is also aware of the importance of the correct assignment of mental resources for each of the efforts involved in interpreting. [JB-N2-KT1-TK_W1]
 FA2_W08 [3/5]
The student knows the basic rules of note-taking and the fundamental rules of the existing note-taking systems, first of all the ones by Rozan and Matyssek. [JB-N2-KT1-TK_W2]
 FA2_W08 [2/5]
Type Description Codes of the learning outcomes of the module to which assessment is related
oral test [JB-N2-KT1-TK-1_w_1]
The student's paraphrasing skills in Polish and English may be tested, as well as consecutive interpreting from English into Polish.
 JB-N2-KT1-TK_K1 JB-N2-KT1-TK_K2 JB-N2-KT1-TK_U1 JB-N2-KT1-TK_U2 JB-N2-KT1-TK_U3 JB-N2-KT1-TK_U4 JB-N2-KT1-TK_W1 JB-N2-KT1-TK_W2
Form of teaching Student's own work Assessment of the learning outcomes
Type Description (including teaching methods) Number of hours Description Number of hours
practical classes [JB-N2-KT1-TK-1_fns_1]
Memory exercises: papaphrasing in Polish and in English, interpreting narrative fragments without notes. Presentation of basic issues of consecutive interpreting theory. Presentation of the existing note-taking systems (Rozan, Matyssek). Note-taking exercises: paraphrase on the basis of notes, precis writing.
 18
Memory exercises. Work with textbooks (e.g. R. Jones "Conference Interpreting Explained"). Note-taking exercises.
 42 oral test [JB-N2-KT1-TK-1_w_1]
Attachments
Module description (PDF)
Information concerning module syllabuses might be changed during studies.
Syllabuses (USOSweb)
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