2006/07 Undergraduate Module Catalogue

SLAV3045 Introduction to Interpreting

10 creditsClass Size: 10

Module manager: Dr Svetlana Carsten
Email: s.carsten@leeds.ac.uk

Taught: Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) View Timetable

Year running 2006/07

Pre-requisite qualifications

Successful completion of Level one of Russian language

This module is approved as an Elective

Module summary

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Objectives

On completion of this module, students will have acquired competence in basic liaison and consecutive interpreting techniques, including note-taking, ability to analyse and summarise main points in a dialogue or a speech and reproduce them in the target language.

Syllabus

During practical classes emphasis will be place on practice of liaison and consecutive interpreting which will involve the use of authentic material including bilaterial discussions on a variety of topics between native speakers of the practised languages as well as live or pre-recorded speeches of 4-5 minutes. A range of exercises aimed at developing memory, note-taking, annunciation and generally good presentational skills will be offered to groups of students.

Private study

Practice with pre-recorded material in the Language Centre

Opportunities for Formative Feedback

The progress of competence will be monitored during practical classes in semesters one and two.

Reading list

The reading list is available from the Library website

Last updated: 22/05/2007

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