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Module Specifications
Current Academic Year 2012 - 2013
Please note that this information is subject to change.
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This is an introduction to consecutive interpreting skills from Japanese to English for students who have little or no experience of interpreting. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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1. Interpret greetings and expressions commonly used in Japanese speeches 2. Analyse, and identify the main points in a speech in Japanese on a topic such as politics, the environment, societal issues, economics, trade, etc. 3. Use typical note-taking techniques and memory to capture the meaning of a speech delivered in Japanese and to deliver the main points of that speech in English. 4. Deliver the English interpretation of a Japanese speech on cue, fluently and in the appropriate register. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml |
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Bilateral interpreting exercises. Working in groups with specific scenarios between German and English.. Note taking exercises for interpreting. Working on note-taking for consecutive interpreting.. Memory exercises. Developing memory and recall skills.. Presentation and public speaking skills. Working on skills for public speaking and speech delivery.. Familiarisation with different registers, speech types and current affairs. Reading up and discussing current European affairs.. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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