Interpreting – professional and theoretical perspectives 3

TEGN2007 builds on TEGN2004. Here we will focus on the interpreter's professional practice and the interpreter's role space and different roles. An important theme is how the interpreter's role space has been affected by changes in society over time. We look at and reflect on how interpreting and interpreters influence communication situations. We will also continue to study interpreting theory and descriptions of the interpreting process. A central aim for TEGN2007 is that the student develops the ability to reflect on their own professional development, learns how to give feedback to colleagues, and understands the importance of contributing to the development of the profession.

Candidates

• Have a broad knowledge of the interpreter's professional practice, and about the interpreter's role space and different roles
• Have knowledge about historical perspectives on the development of the interpreter's role space and different roles, and societal structures that affect these
• Have a broad knowledge of interpreting theory and interpreting processes
• Have knowledge about and can reflect on how interpreting and interpreters affect communication situations with basis in their knowledge of professional ethics
• Can use interpreting theory and knowledge about interpreting processes for their own professional development

• Lectures, group discussions, role play/practical exercises.
• 80% compulsory attendance.
• Approved obligatory assignments are valid for three semesters (the semester in which the approval is given, plus the following two semesters). All obligatory assignments must be completed in the same semester.