Conference Interpreting (TRIN7440)
Information valid for Semester 1, 2025
Course level
Postgraduate Coursework
Faculty
Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences
School
Languages & Cultures School
Units
2
Duration
One Semester
Attendance mode
In Person
Class hours
Lecture 3 Hours/ Week
Tutorial 3 Hours/ Week
3 contact hours each week
Incompatible
JAPN7220, CHIN7190
Prerequisite
TRIN7310
Course enquiries
Doctor Lily Wang (Semester 1, Regular, St Lucia, In person)
Current course offerings
Course offerings | Location | Mode | Course Profile |
Semester 1, 2025 (24/02/2025 - 21/06/2025) | St Lucia | In Person | Course Profile |
Please Note: Course profiles marked as not available may still be in development.
Course description
This course further consolidates the consecutive and simultaneous interpreting skills required to interpret at international conferences. Through focussed interpreting practice, this course aims to further develop competence in interpreting advanced materials in both the consecutive and simultaneous modes. Particular emphasis will be placed on teaching the skills necessary for professional conference interpreters to successfully work in the local and international markets. These include heightening professional awareness, leveraging teamwork and preparation for maximum effect and successful communication with clients, colleagues and delegates. Additional skills covered include relay interpreting, remote interpreting and the use of other digital tools, such as digital terminology management tools.
Archived offerings
Course offerings | Location | Mode | Course Profile |
Semester 1, 2024 (19/02/2024 - 15/06/2024) | St Lucia | In Person | Course Profile |