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!
