Interpreting Practices-II

This course will give students an introduction and orientation to the field of community interpreting.  Students will learn about the ethics and requirements of interpreting, how to practice and improve interpreting skills, and common vocabulary and practices for interpreting in legal, medical and educational settings.  Building on the knowledge and skills required in   Interpreting Practices I, this moduel is designed to develop the professional skills of simultaneous interpreting. The course starts with an introduction session to simultaneous interpreting and follows up with a series of seminar workshop and exercise to help students develop the skills required to work as a professional interpreter, including international conference etiquette, preparing for conference interpreting assignments, advanced strategies for simultaneous interpreting, etc.