Practice of bidirectional interpretation

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

1.  interpret complex speeches and exchanges lasting between 10 and 15 minutes in both working languages (FR-LSFB), in simultaneous mode, in situations close to the field (conference, liaison, meeting, etc.), respecting accuracy of content, clarity of form and the expected registers ;
2. adapt to a variety of two-way interpreting situations, mastering specific liaison andconference techniques, including relaying, blowing, turn-taking, self-correction and collaboration between interpreters;
3.  accurately reproduce all the dimensions of a speech, including implicits, stereotypes, allusions, cultural and intertextual references, as well as prosody, emphases and humour, adapting them as appropriate to the target language and audience;
4.  use a wide range of up-to-date LSFB and French specialist vocabulary in a variety of fields (law, economics, health, education, etc.), ensuring functional and pragmatic equivalence in both languages ;
5. maintain a stable and ethical professional posture under stress, ensuring concentration, perseverance, emotional management and respect for the conventions specific to interpreting situations ;
6. analyse his/her performance in a critical and reflective manner, identifying discrepancies (additions, omissions, misunderstandings, stylistic clumsiness), success factors and areas for improvement;
7. independently prepare a French-LSFB interpreting assignment based on the Demand & Control Schema (DC-S) and adapt strategies to the interpreting context and objectives.