Comparative Literature 482 - IntrotoIntrprtng:Rsrch&PractII

Introduction to simultaneous interpreting, with a focus on legal and conference settings. Intensive practice on specialized equipment, including an interpreting booth. Readings include articles on theory and practice. Core component of Interpreter Studies Certificate.

Prerequisites: FRENCHST or INTERPRT 481 or permission of instructor, and very strong command of English and at least one other language.

PreReq: COMP-LIT 481 This course is the second part of a two-semester certificate course in interpreting across different contexts. In Part II of the course, students will work with spoken texts of varying lengths, developing their understanding of socio-cultural, ideological and linguistic aspects of a range of spoken genres (e.g. personal narratives, political speeches, media interviews, conference papers). They will learn how to process meaning and reformulate these texts through the analysis of their macro and micro-textual elements. Students will continue to develop their listening and analytical skills, including the ability to anticipate the content and reformulate the meaning of a spoken text effectively. The course will also introduce students to the historic and continuing role that interpreters play in media and diplomatic contexts and in war zones. Grades are based on class presentations and participation (20%), four 2-3 single-spaced response papers (20%), a mid-term exam (25%) and a final paper (35%). If class is full, see instructor on the first day of class