Sign languages work placement - Part 2

Language

French

Prerequisites

• Have attended the "Conference Interpreting Technique" course and the "Professional Ethics of Conference Interpreting" course (LINTP2001);
• Have a very good understanding of the two chosen C languages (C2+ level), very good general knowledge and an acute awareness of current issues;
• Have an excellent degree of proficiency in French, with a very high level of precision.
The prerequisite(s) for this Teaching Unit (Unité d’enseignement – UE) for the programmes/courses that offer this Teaching Unit are specified at the end of this sheet.

Main themes

Current specialised and technical issues relating to international relations, economics and finance, development, humanitarian issues, human rights, etc.

Learning outcomes

At the end of this learning unit, the student is able to :
1	identify their information and documentation needs on the basis the interpreting assignment to be carried out and effectively use tools and techniques for documentary and terminological research;
2	demonstrate a critical and rigorous mind-set in the evaluation of sources;
3	acquire the new knowledge necessary and employ it in order to carry out the interpreting assignment;
4	create a network of expert informants and consult them as appropriate and create an effective archive for their own documents and thereby formulate an easily-usable database;
5	adapt to new technological developments and incorporate them in their practice;
6	demonstrate the flexibility and enthusiasm to adapt to new and immediate communication situations;
7	converse and interact in a respectful and constructive manner with different parties by demonstrating an ability to listen, open-mindedness, empathy and assertiveness;
8	effectively integrate into and collaborate within a team;
9	engage in, make decisions and act in the context of work and with third parties in an independent and responsible manner.

Faculty or entity

LSTI