Interpreting Portuguese/English

Catalog description

This course examines the process of interpreting through hands-on experiences with both Portuguese and English as target and source languages in the process of interpreting. Starting with consecutive interpreting and ending with simultaneous interpreting, students apply interpreter theory, exercise process tasks, and practice fundamental interpreting skills and standards in a variety of simulated settings. Students discuss, develop, and practice strategies to deal with problematic linguistic and cross-cultural situations. Prerequisite: HUM 156 and POR 321. Three lecture hours and one language laboratory hour per week. Instructional Support Fee applies.