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Archived Curricula Guide 2015–2017
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MVKS38 Interpreting Theory 5 ECTS
Organised by
Master's Programme in Multilingual Communication and Translation Studies
Preceding studies
Compulsory:
Corresponding course units in the curriculum
School of Language, Translation and Literary Studies
Curricula 2012 – 2015
MVKS38 Interpreting Theory 5 ECTS

Keywords

Strategic themes: Internationalisation

Learning outcomes

Upon successful completion of the course unit, the student will be familiar with the degree and scope of interpreting research and its research methods. The student will identify the paradigms of interpreting research and understand its multidisciplinary nature. The student will be familiar with the terms used in interpreting research and will be able to retrieve information on interpreting theory and apply it to their own research and to interpreting training and practice.

Contents

The course unit explores key theories and research themes in community interpreting, court interpreting, and conference interpreting. In addition, the course unit includes presenting relevant literature, searching for information, reporting, and reading.

Teaching language

Finnish

Modes of study

Option 1
Available for:
  • Degree Programme Students
  • Other Students
  • Open University Students
  • Doctoral Students
  • Exchange Students
Participation in course work 
In Finnish
Evaluation 
Numeric 1-5. 
Option 2
Available for:
  • Degree Programme Students
  • Other Students
  • Open University Students
  • Doctoral Students
  • Exchange Students
Written exam 
In Finnish
Evaluation 
Numeric 1-5. 

Evaluation

Numeric 1-5.

Study materials

Literature for book exam: Pöchhacker F. and Shlesinger M. (eds.) 2002. The Interpreting Studies Reader, Routledge AND a collection of various articles.

Belongs to following study modules

School of Language, Translation and Literary Studies
School of Language, Translation and Literary Studies
School of Language, Translation and Literary Studies
School of Language, Translation and Literary Studies
School of Language, Translation and Literary Studies
School of Language, Translation and Literary Studies
School of Language, Translation and Literary Studies
School of Language, Translation and Literary Studies
School of Language, Translation and Literary Studies
2016–2017
Teaching
Archived Teaching Schedule. Please refer to current Teaching Shedule.
For Open University students only
School of Language, Translation and Literary Studies