Saint-Louis University - Bruxelles
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MHIT1353 - Italian: Interpreting


USL-B


Credits : 5

Lecturers :
Mode of delivery :
Face-to-face , second term, 45 hours of theory.

Language of instruction :
Italian

Learning outcomes :
On completing this Unit "Interpretation", students should be able to demonstrate their ability to: understand a message and the arguments that constitute it, contained in an Italian/french-language oral text; without notes, reformulate an authentic Italian/french-language message in correct and intelligible spoken French/Italian; recognize and respect the intentions of the author of the original message; students should have acquired qualities such as concentration & perseverance.

Prerequisites :
For the Bachelor in translation and interpreting :


Co-requisites :
None

Course contents :
Practical exercises focusing on transferring oral Italian/French messages (texts) into French/Italian.

Planned learning activities and teaching methods :
Oral exercises (pair work) both in-class and in the language laboratory with tutor's comments on the rendering and structure of the message as well as on the quality of expression in mother tongue/foreign language.

Assessment methods and criteria :
For consecutive interpreting: continuous assessment and oral exam.
For liaison: continuous assessment for student result in June and oral exam for student result in August.
- Consecutive interpreting (70 %)
- Liaison (30 %)


Recommended or required reading :
No recommended reading