Course: Basics of Interpreting

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Course title Basics of Interpreting
Course code UMJL/A6ZTL
Organizational form of instruction Seminar
Level of course unspecified
Year of study not specified
Semester Summer
Number of ECTS credits 3
Language of instruction English
Status of course unspecified
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Djovčoš Martin, doc. PhDr. PhD.
Course content
- Interpreting for EU needs - Interpreting business meetings - Interpreting business presentations - Interpreting social and cultural events - History of interpreting - Interpreting etiquette - Psychological aspects of interpreting - Current interpreting trends - Translation protocol

Learning activities and teaching methods
Monologic (Exposition, lecture, briefing), Dialogic (Discussion, conversation, brainstorming), Demonstration, Practice exercises
  • Participation in classes - 28 hours per semester
  • Preparation for course credit - 30 hours per semester
  • Home preparation for classes - 32 hours per semester
learning outcomes
Knowledge
Students are able to use interpreting techniques for interpreting of topics dealing with the EU, interpreting of business meetings, company presentations and social gatherings and culture events. They can use their skills and high-quality general language skills when interpreting situations with regard to the differences in cultural norms. Students are aware of temporary interpreting trends, they understand the psychology of interpreting and they master work with interpreting protocols.
Students are able to use interpreting techniques for interpreting of topics dealing with the EU, interpreting of business meetings, company presentations and social gatherings and culture events. They can use their skills and high-quality general language skills when interpreting situations with regard to the differences in cultural norms. Students are aware of temporary interpreting trends, they understand the psychology of interpreting and they master work with interpreting protocols.
teaching methods
Monologic (Exposition, lecture, briefing)
Monologic (Exposition, lecture, briefing)
Dialogic (Discussion, conversation, brainstorming)
Dialogic (Discussion, conversation, brainstorming)
Practice exercises
Demonstration
Demonstration
Practice exercises
assessment methods
Analysis of the student's performance
Systematic observation of the student
Systematic observation of the student
Analysis of the student's performance
Recommended literature
  • ALTMAN, J. Teaching Interpreting. Study and Practice. London: Center for Information on Language Teaching and Research, 1987. ISBN 0-948003-12-X.
  • ČEŇKOVÁ, I. Teorie a didaktika tlumočení I. Praha: FF UK, 2001.
  • GILE, D. Basic Concepts and Models for Interpreter and Translator Training. Amsterdam/Philadelphia: J. Benjamins Publishing, 1995.


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