| CODE | TTI5019 | ||||||||
| TITLE | Theoretical and Practical Foundations of Interpretation | ||||||||
| UM LEVEL | 05 - Postgraduate Modular Diploma or Degree Course | ||||||||
| MQF LEVEL | 7 | ||||||||
| ECTS CREDITS | 5 | ||||||||
| DEPARTMENT | Translation, Terminology and Interpreting Studies | ||||||||
| DESCRIPTION | Students will be made aware of the distinctions between translation and interpretation, and explore the different interpretation settings and modes. The study-unit is subdivided into modules that focus on practical and theoretical aspects of interpretation, such as the history of conference interpreting, professional ethics, ergonomics and a brief introduction to community and legal interpreting. Study-Unit Aims: - Give students a concise overview of the history, principles and techniques of interpretation; - Foster practical skills in interpretation through hands-on exercises, such as scripted role-play scenarios. Learning Outcomes: 1. Knowledge & Understanding By the end of the study-unit the student will be able to: - Demonstrate a good understanding of the key theoretical principles of interpretation and their practical application; - Distinguish between the different interpretation modes and settings; - Understand the practical and ethical implications of interpretation. 2. Skills By the end of the study-unit the student will be able to: - Apply the key theoretical principles of interpretation in practice; - Evaluate the ethical sensitivities of each interpretation assignment. Main Text/s: - Albl-Mikasa M. & Tiselius E. (2021) The Routledge Handbook of Conference Interpreting. United Kingdom: Routledge. - Pöchhacker F. (2015) Routledge Encyclopedia of Interpreting Studies. Milton: Taylor and Francis. Supplementary reading: - Eynaud J. (2011) Interpreting Models and Strategies for Maltese Interpreters: A Coursebook on Interpreting Studies. Germany: Lambert Academic Publishing. |
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| STUDY-UNIT TYPE | Lecture and Practical | ||||||||
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| LECTURER/S | Amy Colman |
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The availability of optional units may be subject to timetabling constraints. Units not attracting a sufficient number of registrations may be withdrawn without notice. It should be noted that all the information in the description above applies to study-units available during the academic year 2024/5. It may be subject to change in subsequent years. |
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