Consecutive Interpretation

Course Overview

Course Overview

Consecutive Interpretation with Instructor


Consecutive interpretation is the original form of interpretation.

In consecutive interpreting the interpreter listens to the source-language speaker and after a sentence or a part of the speech reproduces the speech in the target language for the audience.

In this way, the interpreter recreates the meaning of the information from the speaker.


Pre-requisite:

  • To benefit from this course you are expected to be a university graduate preferably from language department and/or your knowledge of the second language is near native.
  • By finishing this course and passing all the assessments you will gain a  Level 6 Endorsed Vocational Certificate. 
  • Level 6 certificate  in UK education system is equivalent to a graduate diploma or certificate.


Course Learning Outcomes:
This course is designed to finish within the period of 12 weeks. 
Please arrange your study plan to accomplish all assignments within that period.
  • You will learn about the role and ethics of an interpreter.
  • You will learn about note taking and how to develop your own symbols.
  • You will learn how to train and improve your memory to retain and reproduce the text you heard in the target language.
  • You will learn about breathing, taking care of your voice and improving your pronunciation due to the importance of these topics in the professional life of interpreters.
  • You will be introduced to Video Remote Interpretation.
  • By finishing this course successfully you will gain a vocational certificate in consecutive interpretation and you will feel confident to carry out the job of a consecutive interpreter in any setting. 
  • Working as court interpreter will require from you extra effort to learn the legal terminology used in the legal system of the country you are working in.
  • Working in the health system will require further knowledge of medical terminology. 

Happy Learning!

 

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