Languages
Introduction to Interpreting
When:
11 July - 15 July 2022
School:
Institution:
Tallinn University
City:
Country:
Language:
English
Credits:
1 EC
Fee:
200 EUR
About
During the 5-day course, you will learn about the ethical and practical issues of interpreter-mediated communication in the public sector. You will be introduced to different techniques and strategies that are most useful in public interpreting contexts (legal, asylum-seeking and medical settings).
Course leader
Jekaterina Maadla (MA in Conference Interpreting) has worked for the President and the Prime Minister of Estonia and mediated several intergovernmental negotiations.
Target group
The participant should have a good knowledge of English, an interest in the quality of interpreter-mediated communication as well as a readiness to take part in practical tasks (role-play).
Course aim
Students will receive guidance for developing main interpreting skills of active listening, analysing, processing and reformulation and will know the difference between different modes, types and methods of interpreting in various settings.
Fee info
Fee
200 EUR, Eary-Bird fee until 31 March 2022.
Fee
250 EUR, Regular fee after 31 March 2022. Accommodation and meals are not included.
Interested?
When:
11 July - 15 July 2022
School:
Institution:
Tallinn University
Language:
English
Credits:
1 EC