Semesters 1 and 2

Unit(s) of Assessment	Weighting Towards Module Mark (%)
Consecutive interpreting into A language ca. 10 mins	15%
Bilateral interpreting ca. 15 mins	15%
Role-play bilateral interpreting with sight translation into A and B ca. 30 mins	60%
Reflective presentation on third oral examination, ca. 10 mins	10%

Qualifying Condition(s): A weighted aggregate mark of 50% is required to pass the module.

This module is concerned with spoken-language interpreting between English and the chosen language in business and public service related settings. It provides students with the practical knowledge and skills required to perform interpreting tasks professionally and effectively in a wide variety of relevant communicative situations.

First degree in English, an appropriate language or equivalent. Near-native or native competency in English.

• identify the challenges of different interpreting situations,
• apply the major principles of interpreting,
• perform interpreting tasks in one-way and two-way consecutive and whispered simultaneous interpreting, and sight translation, between English and the selected language,
• select interpreting strategies appropriate for the required mode and the situation
• grasp, transfer and express meaning reliably, accurately and clearly,
• support and mediate communication effectively and to intervene appropriately if the communication is in danger of breaking down,
• take and use notes effectively,
• appraise information and communication technologies used in interpreting situations and of the challenges that they create for interpreting,
• interpret, to a standard approaching professional level, in a wide variety of contexts including meetings and negotiations, company tours, official functions, private dinners, escorting guests etc.,
• work effectively under conditions of time pressure and cognitive pressure,
• demonstrate the research skills necessary to prepare for interpreting tasks, e.g. terminological research,
• employ a rigorous code of conduct for interpreting including issues such as confidentiality, impartiality, awareness of limitations.

• demonstrate a thorough understanding of the major principles of interpreting and the challenges of different interpreting situations,
• be able to perform interpreting tasks in consecutive, liaison, whispered simultaneous and remote mode, between English and the selected language,
• be able to select interpreting strategies appropriate for the required mode and the situation
• be able to grasp, transfer and express meaning reliably, accurately and clearly,
• be able to support and mediate communication effectively and to intervene appropriately if the communication is in danger of breaking down,
• be able to take and use notes effectively,
• be aware of information and communication technologies used in interpreting situations and of the challenges that they create for interpreting,
• be able to interpret, to a standard approaching professional level, in a wide variety of business-related contexts including meetings and negotiations, company tours, official functions, private dinners, escorting guests etc.
• be able to work effectively under conditions of time pressure and cognitive pressure;
• have acquired the research skills necessary to prepare for interpreting tasks, e.g. terminological research
• have acquired a rigorous code of conduct for interpreting in business situations including issues such as confidentiality, impartiality, awareness of limitations.

Materials will include authentic and recorded materials from general and specialized registers. Where possible, students will be given the opportunity to practice in role-play situations and simulated ‘real-life’ interpreting tasks.

The module will normally involve twenty four hours class contact per semester.