Professional Interpreting (English and Mandarin) (CHIN7150)
Information valid for Semester 2, 2020
Course level
Postgraduate Coursework
Faculty
Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences
School
Languages & Cultures School
Units
2
Duration
One Semester
Delivery mode
External
Class hours
3 Contact hours
Prerequisite
CHIN7110 or approval by the program convener
Assessment methods
Weekly interpreting assignments, in-class interpreting, simultaneous interpreting, professional skill assessment.
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Course description
This course is designed to further develop students' practical skills in interpreting between English & Mandarin up to the level of NAATI Certified Interpreter (formerly known as Professional Interpreter or Level 3) of National Accreditation Authority for Translators & Interpreters (NAATI). Students will engage in extensive practice in dialogue interpreting, consecutive interpreting & sight translation in the subject areas including society, business & trade, law, international relations, science & technology. Simultaneous interpreting will be introduced. Students' command of interpreting skills including memory, note-taking & paralinguistics will be further strengthened.
