Introduction to consecutive interpreting with retour: French > Dutch

Teacher(s)

Fromont Audrey;

Language

French

Prerequisites

C1 Level in Dutch according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR)

Main themes

Consecutive interpretation exercises from French into Dutch of short speeches on general topics and current affairs.

Learning outcomes

At the end of this learning unit, the student is able to :

Contribution of the teaching unit to learning outcomes of the programme This unit contributes to the development and command of the following learning outcomes assigned to the Master’s degree in Interpreting : 1.5. Continuously update one's language skills and keep up to date with developments in each of one's working languages; 2.1. Master and apply analytical methods and comprehension tools, demonstrate an ability to synthesise information in order to distinguish between essential and secondary information in speech, ensuring that nuances are preserved; 2.2. Take a step back to enable an in-depth analysis of the speech; 6.1 Communicate in A, B or C languages in a correct, structured, neutral and articulate manner. Adapt the content and form of communication to the target audience and intended purpose, in accordance with the communication conventions specific to the context; 6.2. Communicate in a way that establishes trust with clients and audience members, using the appropriate tone and attitude; 6.4. Demonstrate flexibility and alertness to adapt to new communication situations; FS-IC-2A. Develop skills that enable to perform retour interpretation tasks into one of the two C languages (English or Dutch) Specific learning outcomes on completion of this teaching unit On completion of this teaching unit, the student is able to: Analyse the speech in depth. Identify its structure and demonstrate the ability to summarise, distinguishing between key and secondary ideas. Using his/her notes, render the original message expressed in French into correct, structured Dutch. Apply efficient strategies for deverbalisation and reformulation. Translate short (max. 5-minute) speeches on general and current topics from French into Dutch, ensuring no errors in meaning. Communicate in a way that builds trust with the audience.

Content

The objectives of this class aim at the following learning skills:
- develop individual note-taking systems ; 
- deliver correctly in Dutch the message originally expressed in languages A and B;
- update Dutch linguistic proficiency;
- develop the ability to make an in-depth analysis of an oral presentation;
- communicate in a way that creates a feeling of trust with the audience;
- demonstrate flexibility and mental acuity in adapting without hesitation to novel communicative situations.
This TU focuses mainly on 1) listening skills and analysis: how is the speech organized? What is the structure of the text? What is the core message? What is the purpose of the speech?  2) Conveying the message as precisely as possible (with all due respect to shades of meaning) in a natural and fluent Dutch.
Students will work on the basis of texts taken from real conferences, in order to become familiar with the profession. 

Teaching methods

In class;  attendance is compulsory

Evaluation methods

Ongoing appraisal and final assessment at the end of term.

Other information

Other assignments will be given during lectures.

Online resources

Websites of Dutch, French, Belgian and European parliaments, assemblies and other official online references.
www.Interpretrain.com
https://iate.europa.eu/home
Other websites referred to during lectures.

Bibliography

Valencia, V (2013). Note-Taking Manual.  A Study Guide for Interpreters and Everyone Who Takes Notes. s.l. : Interpretrain

Faculty or entity

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