Consecutive Interpretation (CTI207)

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.

• Pre-requisites of interpreters
• Logic and coherence in interpretation
• Anticipation in Interpretation
• English and Chinese Varieties
• Preparation before Interpretation/ Cross-cultural Communication
• Coping techniques in Interpretation

• 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