The emphasis this semester will be consecutive interpretation from Chinese into English. Students will continue to work on note-taking skills for consecutive interpretation and to produce target language speeches that are accurate & complete in message, and natural in style. Public speaking techniques will be incorporated into the process. Students will also learn to build on their strengths and to make amends for their weaknesses by adopting interpreting strategies to minimize effort and maximize effect/


評量方式 Grading
Work and progress in class 60%
Preparation 20%
Exams 20%





進度 Syllabus

第1週 course introduction

第2週 note-taking skills

第3週 topic 1 (to be announced) presentations and interpreting practice

第4週 topic 1 presentations and CI practice

第5週 topic 1 presentations and CI practice

第6週 topic 2 (to be announced) presentations and interpreting practice

第7週 topic 2 presentations and CI practice

第8週 topic 2 presentations and CI practice

第9週 （Mid-term exam）

第10週 topic 3 (to be announced) presentations and interpreting practice

第11週 topic 3 presentations and CI practice

第12週 topic 3 presentations and CI practice

第13週 topic 4 (to be announced) presentations and interpreting practice

第14週 topic 4 presentations and CI practice

第15週 topic 4 presentations and CI practice

第16週 mock conference

第17週 wrapping up

第18週 （Final Exam）