LA863-7-AU-CO:
Interpreting Practice I (Italian)
2023/24
Language and Linguistics
Colchester Campus
Autumn
Postgraduate: Level 7
Current
Thursday 05 October 2023
Friday 15 December 2023
15
26 August 2022
Requisites for this module
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LA864, LA898
In this module you will be introduced to the basic skills and linguistic knowledge of consecutive interpreting (CI). You will work on both English/Italian and Italian /English CI directions to be better prepared for the increasingly demanding market and be able to work as an interpreter both at home and abroad. You will acquire the ability to listen actively and analytically. You will learn to memorise sizeable statements, process and interpret them communicating effectively in both languages. You will learn effective note-taking and how to use interpreters' strategies in order to resolve potential problems. You will also learn how to conduct pre-task preparation, i.e. research, background knowledge, terminology building and how to use on-line resources. Your performance will be filmed for you to analyse and improve your presentation skills, e.g., public speaking, voice projection, posture, pacing and overcoming speech anxiety. Moreover, you will be expected to observe the code of conduct of professional interpreters.
We will organize CI mock conferences and debates in each term to provide you with a platform to practice and put what you have learned in class into real-time interpreting performance. You will not only take part as interpreters but also work as conference organizers, speakers and attentive audience who will provide feedbacks to peers.
Workshops and seminars led by professional interpreters will be organized for you at least twice a month during the academic year.
This module aims at introducing students to conference interpreting, with a focus on the consecutive modality. It will equip students with the necessary skills and strategies to interpret consecutively in a variety of settings. Skills covered in this module include note-taking, active listening, discourse analysis and managing the cognitive load, among others. An introduction to sight-translation and simultaneous interpreting is included in this module. This module also aims at developing skills required for interlingual and intercultural communication in the consecutive domain.
On successful completion of the module, you will have acquired the following knowledge and skills:
• Familiarity with computer-aided interpreting training tools, such as KOSMOS, for self- and paired-up training and a range of technologies in interpreting (CAIT).
• Relevant strategies (e.g., split attention, anticipation) for appropriate consecutive interpreting performance in the source and target languages.
• Performing sight translation when required.
• Introductory grounding in simultaneous interpreting (in preparation for the chuchotage interpreting mode in spring term)
• Enhanced public speaking and wider communication skills to work with partners and clients.
• Ability to efficiently prepare for an assignment, conducting research required on resources that will facilitate interpreting.
• Development of critical awareness of the different roles participants play in a conference and how interpreters interact with these roles.
• Ability to critically reflect on the interpreting process and monitor-evaluate your own and peer performance, applying appropriate theoretical and practical knowledge.
• Awareness of the Code of Ethics for Interpreters that will inform decision-making processes when ethical dilemmas arise.
Weekly language specific interpreting training on general texts of socio-political (education, immigration, employment, environment, media, etc.), economic and commercial topics will be conducted. Classes will be complemented by 2h p/w of multilingual sessions (debates, mock conferences) and by workshops and seminars led by professionals in the field. Please refer to schedule circulated by MA Director and included in your MA handbook.
2 h. p/w of mini conferences
2 h. p/w specific language combination interpreting lab practice
Weekly language specific interpreting training on general texts of socio-political (education, immigration, employment, environment, media, etc.), economic and commercial topics will be conducted. Classes will be complemented by 2h p/w of multilingual sessions (debates, mock conferences) and by workshops and seminars led by professionals in the field. Please refer to schedule circulated by MA Director and included in your MA handbook.
The above list is indicative of the essential reading for the course.
The library makes provision for all reading list items, with digital provision where possible, and these resources are shared between students.
Further reading can be obtained from this module's
reading list.
Assessment items, weightings and deadlines
| Coursework / exam |
Description |
Deadline |
Coursework weighting |
| Coursework |
Consecutive Interpreting Test |
|
100% |
Additional coursework information
N/A
Exam format definitions
- Remote, open book: Your exam will take place remotely via an online learning platform. You may refer to any physical or electronic materials during the exam.
- In-person, open book: Your exam will take place on campus under invigilation. You may refer to any physical materials such as paper study notes or a textbook during the exam. Electronic devices may not be used in the exam.
- In-person, open book (restricted): The exam will take place on campus under invigilation. You may refer only to specific physical materials such as a named textbook during the exam. Permitted materials will be specified by your department. Electronic devices may not be used in the exam.
- In-person, closed book: The exam will take place on campus under invigilation. You may not refer to any physical materials or electronic devices during the exam. There may be times when a paper dictionary,
for example, may be permitted in an otherwise closed book exam. Any exceptions will be specified by your department.
Your department will provide further guidance before your exams.
Overall assessment
Reassessment
Module supervisor and teaching staff
Ms Ignazia Posadinu, email: ignazia.posadinu@essex.ac.uk.
Ignazia Posadinu
4.320A, iposad@essex.ac.uk
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No
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Dr Eloisa Monteoliva
Heriot-Watt University
Assistant Professor in Spanish (Translation & Interpreting)
Available via Moodle
Of 38 hours, 18 (47.4%) hours available to students:
20 hours not recorded due to service coverage or fault;
0 hours not recorded due to opt-out by lecturer(s), module, or event type.
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