2024/25 Taught Postgraduate Module Catalogue

MODL5361M Consecutive Interpreting - German

15 creditsClass Size: 40

Module manager: Cyril Joyce
Email: C.Joyce@leeds.ac.uk

Taught: Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) View Timetable

Year running 2024/25

This module is not approved as an Elective

Module summary

Consecutive interpreting is a major mode of interpreting commonly used in various settings. This module is designed to provide focused training in consecutive interpreting. Language-pair specific practice relevant to "Topics of the Week" is conducted in the sessions in a progressive manner in order to consolidate students' consecutive interpreting skills and techniques.

Objectives

This module develops the concentration, analysis and recall skills essential to effective interpreting in the consecutive mode. This will be achieved through a focus on techniques specific to this mode, such as active listening and note-taking. The aim is to support students in being able to express the speaker's original structure and intentions in a clear, natural and articulate way in the target language.

Learning outcomes
On successful completion of the module students will have demonstrated the following learning outcomes relevant to the subject:

1. technical skills required for professional consecutive interpreting.
2. comprehend, analyse and synthesise information in the source language;
3. make effective use of note-taking;
4. structure and present information accurately, coherently and fluently in the target language.

Skills Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of the module students will have demonstrated the following skills learning outcomes:

SO1. Academic: reflection and critical thinking to understand priorities for making interpreting decisions.
SO2. Work-Ready interpreting skills: creativity in problem solving; time management.
SO3. Technical: improved knowledge of source and target language.

Syllabus

Practical sessions in the University's interpreting facilities will focus on practising and consolidating fundamental consecutive interpreting skills such as active listening, analytical and presentation skills, speech preparation and making, note-taking, as well as reformulation techniques. Students will also develop the ability to summarise relatively long and dense speeches. Guidance on key themes/skills of interpreting (e.g. quality; professional bodies; international organisations; interpreting in different settings; terminology preparation) will also be given. Additional virtual classes may be arranged in cooperation with partner universities and international institutions such as the European Commission depending on their availability.

Teaching methods

Delivery type	Number	Length hours	Student hours
Practical	8	4.00	32.00
Private study hours			118.00
Total Contact hours			32.00
Total hours (100hr per 10 credits)			150.00

Opportunities for Formative Feedback

- Progress in professional competence will be monitored throughout the semester through regular/oral feedback on student performances in class.
- Written summative feedback from module tutors will be provided for the assessments.

Methods of assessment

Exams

Exam type	Exam duration	% of formal assessment
Unseen Practical exam (Semester 1)	1 hr	100.00
Total percentage (Assessment Exams)		100.00

Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated

Reading list

There is no reading list for this module

Last updated: 07/03/2024

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