Simultaneous Interpreting (English and Mandarin) (CHIN7190)
Information valid for Semester 1, 2023
Course level
Postgraduate Coursework
Faculty
Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences
School
Lang & Comp Cultural Stus
Units
2
Duration
One Semester
Attendance mode
In Person
Class hours
2 Contact hours
Prerequisite
CHIN7150 or approval by the Program Convenor
Restricted
Minimum quota: 30
Assessment methods
Weekly interpreting assignments, interpreting project, in class interpreting, simultaneous interpreting practical.
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Course description
This course aims to develop students' practical skills in simultaneous interpreting between English and Mandarin at the professional level. It will focus on strategies and techniques required in simultaneous interpreting. The course will expose students to different scenarios in which simultaneous interpreting is used such as legal proceedings, state functions and international conferences. The subject areas for simultaneous interpreting include law, society, business and trade, politics and international relations.
