STANDARD COMPETENCIES:

 

 1. Demonstrate knowledge of the theory, history and different settings in which consecutive interpretation is used.

 2. Present the evolution of the way long consecutive interpretation was used in the past, and the way it is used now.

 3. Discuss accuracy standards for consecutive interpretation in different settings.

 4. Demonstrate knowledge of the technical challenges of consecutive interpretation in different settings and review the

    best practices for their resolution.

 5. Review the current industry standards for note-taking and practice note-taking

 6. Practice consecutive interpretation skills with the application of note-taking using a variety or community setting scenarios,

    as well as scenarios for legal settings.

 7. Demonstrate the thorough knowledge of the most common terms needed to perform consecutive interpretation assignments in

    community services and legal services assignments.

 TOPICAL OUTLINE:

 

 I. Theory of consecutive interpretation

      A. Neutrality

      B. Equivalence

           1. Legal

           2. Pragmatic

      C. Conservation

           1. Linguistic

               a. Vocabulary

               b. Syntax

               c. Register

           2. Paralinguistic

              a. Tone and intent

              b. Discourse style

              c. Rhythm and rate

 II. History of consecutive interpretation

      A. Use of long consecutive interpretation before the emergence of simultaneous interpretation contrasted with the use now.

      B. Use of consecutive interpretation in diplomatic and foreign tour group settings contrasted with medical and legal settings.

      C. Use of note-taking in consecutive interpreting

 III. Consecutive interpretation skills

      A. Listening

      B. Note-taking

      C. Memory

      D. Units of meaning

      E. Fluency

      F. Register

 IV. Application of consecutive interpretation skills

      A. Consecutive interpretation practice

      B. Research terms to prepare for assignments: thorough review of terms, meanings, and proper translations into the target language

      C. Practical difficulties in the application of consecutive interpretation in different settings