Language-, communication- and interpreting theory 2

4TOLK3E11 must be regarded in connection with practicum periods and:
- LTOT3001
- 4TOLK3E16
- 4TOLK3E14
- 4TOLK3E15
- LTOT301P.

4TOLK3E11 looks at theoretical aspects in communication and interpreting through themes such as:
- Meaning creation
- The cooperation between text and context
- Monologic and dialogic communication
- Conversation flow
- The relationship between general knowledge, specialized knowledge, linguistic resources and interpreting

Knowledge
Candidates
- have knowledge about how meaning is created
- have knowledge about how interpreting affects conversation flow
- have knowledge about interpreting processes and the processing of information

Skills
Candidates
- can use their knowledge to analyze different communication situations

General competencies
Candidates
- can reflect orally and in writing on their practical experiences of communication with and without interpreters using theoretical knowledge
- can exchange views and experiences with other people with a background in the field, thereby contributing to the development of good professional practice

Students will meet teaching methods and activities such as:
- lectures
- group and class discussions
- problem based learning (PBL)activities
- presentations, individually and in groups
- observation and participation in practicum periods
- writing academic texts individually and in groups