Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey

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TIFR 8501

Intro to Interp into English

Introduction to Interpretation into English

This course applies the fundamental principles and techniques of consecutive interpretation to interpreting from French into English. Emphasis is placed on active listening and concentration skills, memory, the ability to abstract information for subsequent recall, and the basic elements of notetaking.

The objectives are to become proficient at understanding and analyzing a message in French and conveying it in English in a straightforward and clear manner, as well as to hone one’s public speaking skills. By the end of the course, students are able to interpret extemporaneous passages 3 to 5 minutes in length on topics from daily life, current events, and the media.

Class activities include developing and delivering short speeches in French; interpreting each other’s speeches into English, both just from memory and with notes; guidance on consecutive notetaking techniques for effectively processing, retaining, and rendering what has been said; and feedback and discussion on accuracy, completeness, and effective delivery.

Assessment will include in-class practice, homework assignments, one or more midterm exams and a final exam.

Subject:
TI - French
Department:
Translation & Interpretation
Division:
Transltn, Interpret & Lang Edu
Requirements Fulfilled:

Sections

Fall 2024 - MIIS, MIIS T&I Session

TIFR8501A-F24 Lecture (Johnson)

Fall 2023 - MIIS

TIFR8501A-F23 Lecture (Johnson)

Fall 2022 - MIIS

TIFR8501A-F22 Lecture (Johnson)

Fall 2021 - MIIS

TIFR8501A-F21 Lecture (Johnson)

Fall 2020 - MIIS

TIFR8501A-F20 Lecture (Johnson)

Fall 2019 - MIIS

TIFR8501A-F19 Lecture (Harmer)

Fall 2018 - MIIS

TIFR8501A-F18 Lecture (Harmer)

Fall 2017 - MIIS

TIFR8501A-F17 Lecture (Harmer)

Fall 2016 - MIIS

TIFR8501A-F16 Lecture (Harmer)

Fall 2015 - MIIS

TIFR8501A-F15 Lecture (Harmer)

Fall 2014 - MIIS

TIFR8501A-F14 Lecture (Johnson)

Fall 2013 - MIIS

TIFR8501A-F13 Lecture (Johnson)

Fall 2012 - MIIS

TIFR8501A-F12 Lecture (Harmer)