Level 3 - Upper Intermediate
Special Focus English Courses

Translating/Interpreting

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The English and Tranlsation/Interpreting Skills course is suitable for students who are considering a career in translation and/or interpreting between English and their native tongue. It includes specific sessions (6 hours per week) on the following topics:

• Ethics of translation and interpreting
• The role of the interpreter
• Approaches to translation: semantic, communicative
• Types of translation: casual, business and technical
• Types of interpreting: liaison, consecutive, simultaneous, conference
• The role of the National Accreditation Authority for Translators and Interpreters (NAATI)
• Translation skills -dealing with idiomatic language, technical vocabulary, variation in register, etc
• Interpreting skills required for different situations
• Interpreting in the international context
• Visits and guest speakers

English and Translation/Interpreting Skills is available within the General English programme. The General English course develops language skills and raises cross-cultural awareness , which is essential for successful translation and interpreting.

This course provides an introduction to the skills needed for further study towards a career in translating or interpreting.

On successful completion of the full time course students are awarded a Certificate 3 in Spoken and Written English.

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