英语口译基础教程 1. interpreting course

1、 INTERPRETING Unit One A General Introduction Todays Main Teaching Content v1. A general introduction to interpretingv2. A general introduction to this course and the requirements of the coursev3. A general introduction to interpreting tests in China1. Introduction to Interpreting Course To think ab

2、out:1) what is translation?2) what is interpretation?3) whats the difference between them? ( Compared with translation, what is the difficulty in interpreting?)Similarities and dissimilarities between translating and interpreting1)In terms of medium & working environment & time limit: Transl

3、ation Interpreting written oral fairly relaxing on the spot has certain time limits spontaneous 2) In terms of process a. Similarities: input comprehension output b. Differences: * Interpreting: receive information decode memorize encode expression * Translating: i n p u t c o m p r e h e n s i o n

4、(output)expression checking 3) In terms of criteria a. Similarities: a faithful reproduction in natural TL. b. Differences: Interpreting : accuracy and fluency Translation: faithfulness, smoothness and gracefulness 4) In terms of the requirements of translators and interpreters a. Similarities: * La

5、nguage skills * Encyclopedic knowledge * Knowledge relating to the subject matter * Cross-cultural awareness * Strong sense of responsibility and good professional ethics b. Dissimilarities The Other Basic Requirements for Interpreters (1) Acute hearing (to grasp the meaning) (2)A good command of id

6、ioms, slang and proverbs, as well as register & appropriateness. (3)Phonetic competence (accent, intonation, stress and rhythms) & public speaking skills (4) Outstanding memory and note-taking ability (5) psychological competence: quick-witted, calm, resourceful (avoid panic and stage fright

7、) Interpreters knowledge structurev KI=KL+EK+S(P+AP) 译员应该掌握的知识译员应该掌握的知识 =双语知识双语知识+百科知识百科知识 +技技能能(职业口译技能职业口译技能 +艺术表达技能艺术表达技能 ) KI=Knowledge Required for an Interpreter KL=Knowledge for language EK=Encyclopedic Knowledge S（P+AP）= Professional Interpreting Skills and Artistic Presentation Skills2. An I

8、ntroduction to Interpreting 2.1 The Definition of Interpreting Interpreting is where an interpreter takes a spoken message in one language and repeats it in another. v2.2 The Types of Interpreting 1) In terms of form: consecutive interpretation, simultaneous interpretation, sight interpretation Diff

9、erences vAt present, only 10-15% of interpreting in the UN and EU and general international conference is done in CI. In CI, since the interpreter does not start interpreting until the original speaker has stopped, the interpreter has time to analyze the message as a whole. therefore, a higher stand

10、ard of accuracy, completeness and logic can be accomplished. 2) In terms of content:导游口译 ( guide interpretation )礼仪口译 (ceremony interpretation )宣传口译 ( information interpretation )会议口译 ( conference interpretation )谈判口译 ( negotiation interpretation ) 3) In terms of ways:单向口译 ( one-way interpretation )

11、双向口译 ( two-way interpretation )Two historical events stimulated the development of the profession.The Paris Peace Conference of 1919;The Nuremberg Trials of Nazi war criminals in 1945 Training and accreditation v1) Interpreting training is now offered at more institutions and in more formats

12、 than ever before. v2) In 2000, interpreting was made a compulsory course for all undergraduates majoring in English. v3) New postgraduate program and courses in T& I are being offered at increasing numbers of institutions.v4) Some government institutions provide internal training for new staff.

13、 v5) Conference interpreting program About this Interpreting Course3.1 Teaching Aims and ObjectivesvTo familiarize students with different types of interpreting with primary attention given to consecutive interpreting(交传)vTo help students master basic and effective interpreting skills and techniques

14、 used by professional interpreters, such as noting-taking techniques, public speaking skills, etc. To give assignments on-class and off-class to improve students listening ability, vacabulary accumulation and note-taking ability, and your performence will be evaluated in class, the results of which

15、will help give you a final score. You need to prepare 2 notebooks for the course (one for notetaking and summerizing and the other for homework) and a pad of papers for notetaking while listening to materials. 3.2 Content vThe teaching will be focused on consecutive interpreting. The class will be s

16、tudents-centered. vDifferent types of interpreting materials will be provided for you, aiming to help you practice fundamental techniques such as note-taking, rapid encoding and decoding, memory-training and abstracting and paraphrasing, etc Details:vThe first week is allowed for the introduction of

17、 interpretation and the second week for the training methods and note-taking, etc. vThen, the 14 units will be arranged for one unit per week.vThere are assignments of reviewing and preparation after each class and checking of your practice at the beginning of each class.v In addition, you are requi

18、red to read newspapers everyday and do the sight interpreting at the beginning and then consecutive interpreting. vFinally, Youd better communicate more with your classmates and teachers and you can form groups and share materials and experience with others.3.3 Learning OutcomesvBe able to take compressed notes effectively and reconstitute the message from these notes. vBe equipped with the tec