Studying at York
Consecutive and simultaneous interpreting - LAN00117M
- Department: Language and Linguistic Science
- Credit value: 20 credits
- Credit level: M
- Academic year of delivery: 2024-25
Module summary
This core module will introduce you to the practical skills of consecutive and simultaneous interpreting. Throughout the module, you will learn a series of transferable skills that will empower you to become a critical and reflective interpreter. You will also become familiar with key themes in Interpreting Studies.
Module will run
| Occurrence | Teaching period |
|---|---|
| A | Semester 1 2024-25 |
Module aims
This is an introductory module designed to equip you with the skills necessary to successfully interpret beginner to intermediate content in consecutive and simultaneous mode. Through intensive workshop-style training throughout the semester, you will learn to overcome interpreting challenges (linguistic and otherwise) and apply industry-standard tools, techniques and strategies in your practice. You will learn the crucial soft skills of discourse analysis, selfreflection, critique of peers and giving/receiving feedback, alongside competence with cutting-edge technologies. Underpinning the practice will be key principles in Interpreting Studies, with which you will actively engage.
Module learning outcomes
After completing this module, you should be able to:
- effectively prepare for a consecutive or simultaneous interpreting task,
- apply knowledge and understanding of current affairs and international relations,
- apply industry-standard tools, techniques and - where appropriate - technologies,
- implement recognised analytical and linguistic strategies,
- successfully interpret in consecutive and simultaneous mode,
- relate your practice to key principles in Interpreting Studies.
Module content
Outside the classroom
From week 1, alongside timetabled teaching, you are expected to:
- Immerse yourself in current affairs; read/watch the news in all of your languages, engage with analysis
- Research the topic of the week
- Write your own short speeches in all of your languages
- Schedule regular practice time with your peers
Topics, techniques and skills covered in the classroom:
- Memory exercises
- Active listening
- Speech analysis
- Presentation / public speaking skills
- Summarising and paraphrasing
- Introductino to note taking
- Consecutive and simultaneous interpreting training
- Note-taking
- Equipment training
- Shadowing , chuchotage
- Etiquette, hardware and software
- Glossary building
- Stress managment
Indicative assessment
| Task | % of module mark |
|---|---|
| Oral presentation/seminar/exam | 50 |
| Oral presentation/seminar/exam | 50 |
Special assessment rules
None
Indicative reassessment
| Task | % of module mark |
|---|---|
| Oral presentation/seminar/exam | 50 |
| Oral presentation/seminar/exam | 50 |
Module feedback
Given the hands-on nature of this course and the focus on intensive practice in workshops and mock conferences, you will receive regular feedback and feed-forward on your performance. You will receive guidance on best practices around self and peer assessment so that you can apply them during self-study time in the interpreting lab and/or at home.
Assessment 1 and 2: you will receive written and verbal feedback from their language-specific tutor.
Assessment 3 and 4: you will receive written and verbal feedback from their language-specific tutor and the course unit convenor.
Indicative reading
Albl-Mikasa, M., & Tiselius, E. (Eds.). (2021). The Routledge handbook of conference interpreting. Routledge.
Baigorri-Jalón, J., Fernández-Sánchez, M. M., & Payàs, G. (2021, November). Historical developments in conference interpreting: An overview. In The Routledge handbook of conference interpreting (pp. 9-18). Routledge.
Chen, S. (2016). Note taking in consecutive interpreting: A review with special focus on Chinese and English literature. The Journal of Specialised Translation, 26(1), 151-171.
Fantinuoli, C. (2018). Interpreting and technology: The upcoming technological turn. Interpreting and technology, 1-12.
Fantinuoli, C. (2019). Interpreting and technology. Language Science Press.
Garzone, G., & Viezzi, M. (Eds.). (2002). Interpreting in the 21st century: Challenges and opportunities.
Gillies, A. (2017). Note-taking for consecutive interpreting: A short course. Taylor & Francis.
Gillies, A. (2019). Consecutive interpreting: A short course. Routledge.
Hale, S., & Napier, J. (2013). Research methods in interpreting: A practical resource. A&C
Black.
Jones, R. (2014). Conference interpreting explained. Routledge.
Nolan, J. (2005). Interpretation: Techniques and exercises. Multilingual Matters.
Pöchhacker, F. (Ed.). (2015). Routledge encyclopedia of interpreting studies. Routledge.
Pöchhacker, F. (2022). Introducing interpreting studies. Routledge.
Pöchhacker, F., & Shlesinger, M. (2002). The interpreting studies reader. Routledge.
Roy, C. B., Brunson, J. L., & Stone, C. A. (2018). The academic foundations of interpreting studies: An introduction to its theories. Gallaudet University Press.
Rozan, JF. (1974). La prise de notes en interprétation consécutive. Librairie de l'Université
Georg.
Taylor-Bouladon, V. (2018). Conference Interpreting. An Encyclopedia of Practical Translation and Interpreting, 443-470.
Zwischenberger, C., & Behr, M. (Eds.). (2015). Interpreting quality: A look around and ahead
(Vol. 19). Frank & Timme GmbH.