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Apr 20, 2024
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| STSI 302 - Advanced Problem Solving in Simultaneous Interpreting |
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This course develops learners’ ability to overcome advanced problems encountered in real life simultaneous interpreting situations. Moreover, it builds on simultaneous interpreting skills learners have already acquired in STSI 202. The course focuses on the ability to interpret with a high degree of precision in fluent language and professional voice. Utilizing learner-centered methodology and task-based instruction, learners will develop advanced interpreting strategies and fine-tune their interpreting skills.
Part of the: Professional Diploma in Simultaneous Interpreting Learning Outcomes: By the end of this course, learners will be able to 1. Interpret simultaneously a 15-20 minute technical oral text; 2. Demonstrate confidence through voice clarity and precision when interpreting; 3. Provide speech fillers; 4. Use appropriate style; 5. Use “lag and lead” techniques; 6. Interpret simultaneously a 20-25 minute technical oral text; 7. Overcome different obstacles encountered in real life simultaneous interpreting situations (accent/dialect, speed, intricacy of the subject matter, and working conditions) ; 8. Demonstrate mastery of specialist terminology; and; 9. Interpret simultaneously a 25-30 minute technical oral text; Translation Competencies: 1. Language competency; 2. Intercultural competency; 3. Technological competency; 4. Research competency; 5. Domain competency; 6. Transfer competency; 7. Service provision competency; and 8. Ethical competency; Admission Requirements for the above certificate(s): • STSI202 Simultaneous Interpreting. Term duration: 12 Weeks Schedule: 1 Session/week - 2.5 Hrs/Session Or Term duration: 6 Weeks Schedule: 2 Sessions/week - 2.5 Hrs/Session Assessments and Attendance: Learners are assessed throughout the term by tests, quizzes, assignments, projects or other means of evaluation. End-of-term achievement tests measure learners’ overall 3.000 Continuing Education Units 3.000 Lecture hours Levels: Continuing Education Schedule Types: Lab SCE Language Department Course Attributes: SCE-TRAN-REG Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Programs: Simultaneous Interpreting Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Continuing Education Must be enrolled in one of the following Colleges: School of Continuing Education Must be enrolled in one of the following Majors: SCE Translation Must be enrolled in one of the following Departments: SCE Language Prerequisites: (Continuing Education level STSI 202 Minimum Grade of D) |
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