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Module Specifications

Current Academic Year 2012 - 2013
Please note that this information is subject to change.

Module Title	Spanish Interpreting Practice
Module Code	SP450
School	SALIS
Online Module Resources
Module Teacher	Mary Phelan
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	5
Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

Description

This module aims to develop bilateral and consecutive interpreting skills between Spanish and English.

Learning Outcomes

1. Function as a bilateral interpreter between English and Spanish.
2. Undertake short consecutive interpreting tasks between Spanish and English.
3. Demonstrate an ability on note-taking.
4. Demonstrate public speaking skills.

Workload	Full-time hours per semester
*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Lecture	24	Contact hours
Independent learning time	101	Self-study, speech practice
Total Workload: 125

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

Indicative Content and Learning Activities

Interpreting.
Types of interpreting, skills required, etc..

Memory training exercises.
Exercises to improve student's memory.

Note-taking.
Theory and practice of note-taking for interpreters.

Glossary.
Compilation of glossaries related to current affair topics..

Bilateral interpreting.
Bilateral interpreting practice between English and Spanish.

Consecutive interpreting.
Consecutive interpreting practice between English and Spanish.

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	100%	Examination Weight	0%

Course Work Breakdown
Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date

Reassessment Requirement
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories; 1 = A resit is available for all components of the module 2 = No resit is available for 100% continuous assessment module 3 = No resit is available for the continuous assessment component
This module is category 1

Indicative Reading List