Component

MA Public Opinion and Political Behaviour
MA Advanced Interpreting with Specialised Translation (Chinese-English) options

Year 1, Component 04

LA897-7-AU
LA897-7-SP
Conference Interpreting Case Studies
(15 CREDITS)

The aim of this module is to build upon your existing knowledge and further develop your skills when working as a bilateral interpreter. You will have the opportunity to practice your skills in a variety of different areas including: listening comprehension of two-way or multi-way discussions; organising and managing interpreting assignments in bilateral interpreting settings; advanced research skills and pre-task preparation techniques; developing bilateral interpreting strategies to undertake different type of bilateral interpreting assignments; interpreter’s professionalism and giving specific feedback to peers. As part of this module you have the opportunity to practice interpreting skills during our optional annual trip to London. The cost for this is £25, depending on your mode of travel, which you will need to pay.

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