2023-2024 / INTR0021-1

Simultaneous interpretation from French into English

Duration

45h Th

Number of credits

 Master in interpreting (120 ECTS)5 crédits 

Lecturer

Joleen Bruce

Language(s) of instruction

French language

Organisation and examination

All year long, with partial in January

Schedule

Schedule online

Units courses prerequisite and corequisite

Prerequisite or corequisite units are presented within each program

Learning unit contents

Simultaneous Interpretation from French to English

Learning outcomes of the learning unit

Delivery of a structured and coherent speech in the target language.

Practical exercises based on speeches prepared and delivered by the teacher or the students as well as recorded speeches. Note taking and public speaking exercises as well as behavioral skills in different types of missions where interpretation is necessary.

At the end of the course, students will be able to provide high-level interpretation in French and English in the appropriate register.

Prerequisite knowledge and skills

In-depth knowledge of different varieties of English (British, American, other...). Fluency in French and proficiency (both active and passive) in English.

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

Simulation of missions and simultaneous interpreting scenarios in class and when possible in real life situations. Comments on the individual performance of the students.

Students are required to regularly follow subjects of general interest and current affairs through the different media (TV, Internet, press in French and English), as well as study the vocabulary and terminology of different fields at home.

Mode of delivery (face to face, distance learning, hybrid learning)

Blended learning

Recommended or required readings

The international press: Times, Newsweek, Courrier International, The Economist
French and Belgian press (Le Soir ou Le Monde)
Podcasts in English.
Other texts and notes will be provided throughout the course by the teacher.

Exam(s) in session

Any session

- In-person

oral exam

- Remote

oral exam

Work placement(s)

Conference or similar events, based on opportunites during the year

Organisational remarks and main changes to the course

Dates and times may change.

Contacts

E. Joleen Bruce: ejoleenb@gmail.com

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