The founding principles of interpretation

LINTP2000  2016-2017  Louvain-la-Neuve

The founding principles of interpretation
5.0 credits
30.0 h + 15.0 h
1q

Teacher(s)
De Smet Anne (coordinator) ; De Groef José ; Celis Françoise ;
Language
Français
Online resources

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Prerequisites

Use correctly language A (mother tongue or acquired language into which the student interprets);

Main themes

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Aims

Contribution of teaching unit  to learning outcomes assigned to programme 

With regard to the learning outcomes assigned to the Master's programme in Interpreting, this teaching unit contributes to the development and acquisition of the following goals: 2.1, 2.2, 2.5, 4.4, 5.10, 6.2, 6.5

 

On completion of this course the student will be able to:

·         Deploy analytical methods and comprehension techniques to distinguish between essential and non-essential content in a talk;

·         Develop the ability to find the degree of detachment that makes possible an in-depth analysis of the talk; 

·         Identify and critique existing theoretical models likely to be helpful in the development of his or her interpreting practice;

·         Be able to offer a critical appreciation of the issues arising from recent  research developments in the different domains of interpreting;

·         Demonstrate critical acumen in assessing sources;

·         Deploy his or her communication skills before diverse interlocutors;

Demonstrate self-mastery and communicate in such a way as to establish an atmosphere of confidence with his or her listeners;

The contribution of this Teaching Unit to the development and command of the skills and learning outcomes of the programme(s) can be accessed at the end of this sheet, in the section entitled “Programmes/courses offering this Teaching Unit”.

Evaluation methods

An essay during the course helpful in his or development of interpreting and a written exam

Teaching methods

Classes where interpretation theory will be adressed.

Content

Professional and scientific background literature on Interpreting

Bibliography

To be discussed

Other information

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Programmes / formations proposant cette unité d'enseignement (UE)

Program title
Sigle
Credits
Prerequisites
Aims
Master [120] in Interpreting
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