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Consecutive Interpretation

Name: Consecutive Interpretation
Price: 1606 SGD

Training Provider: Singapore University of Social Sciences

Course Reference: TGS-2018509205

S$1,606

About This Course

Identify different types of strategies and techniques in consecutive interpretation
Recognize the language varieties of the source language and target language and outline effective ways of preparatory work before interpretation
Develop a good vocabulary for the most common scenarios in interpretation
Apply appropriate techniques in interpreting from English to Chinese and vice versa in the given situation
Appraise the cultural and social subtleties in the process of interpretation
Solve problems in difficult situations in interpretation
Show competence in interpreting dialogues and speeches for official functions such as business negotiation, and negotiation and conferences on international and domestic affairs, of a considerable level of difficulty, with accuracy, clarity and coherence

What You'll Learn

The course is a continuation of CTI205 Introduction to Interpretation and provides intensive training in consecutive interpretation techniques with emphasis on interpreting dialogues and passages of considerable level of difficulty. Panic-fighting skills and nerve-controlling power will be part of the training process. The course will cover a wide range of scenarios in consecutive interpretation in order to prepare students for the real-life project. Students are required to go through a lot of self-practice to consolidate the skills learnt and achieve the professionalism in interpretation. The course will be conducted in a small group in the interpretation lab.