口譯入門

The course is organized to help students assess and build basic consecutive interpretation skills. Class formats will include interpretation practice on teacher-selected speeches / interviews, and presentations given by students. For the presentations, students are to deliver in Chinese, and the presentation is to be interpreted into English by the non-presenting students. Students will interpret in class and receive feedback from the instructor and non-interpreting students. Please record your own interpretation during the midterm and the final exams, and type a transcript of your interpretation along with a reflection and evaluation of your performance. Students are expected to practice rigorously on a daily basis. Homework: In addition to: 1) keeping up on current events through daily reading of Chinese and English newspapers and magazines, 2) performing daily practice of E to C / C to E consecutive interpretation, and 3) performing research and preparation for in-class presentations and interpretation, students are also expected to compose news summaries, compile glossaries, and hand in reflections of interpretation performance and feedback to classmates.

限外文系二年級以上

Attendance Policy: Please be punctual. Class attendance is mandatory. No distinction between excused and unexcused absences! Course Requirements and Rules: 1. Class attendance, lesson preparation, and active class participation are required. Attendance will be taken regularly throughout the semester. 2. Absence from a class is no excuse for not knowing the assignment and what has been discussed in that class. It is your responsibility to ask your classmates or me what has been covered in the class. 3. Cheating and plagiarism are absolutely not permitted. If someone is found cheating on an exam, or plagiarizing on an assignment, it means he/she will get a zero for that exam/assignment. Please always cite the sources you use for information in all your assignment. 4. There will be no make-up quizzes, exams, speeches, and presentations unless you have valid and official reasons for absence provided to the teacher in advance. 5. All handouts and assignments should be kept at least till the end of the semester for later reference or final exam. 6. Please turn off your cell phone during the class period. 7. Submit all assignments on time. Late assignments will NOT be accepted. All assignments need to be typed and double-spaced, using size 12 Time New Romans or Arial fonts. Remember to include your name, student ID, and course name.

Midterm: 30% Final: 35% Attendance, participation, and in-class performance: 25% Assignment: 10%

Teacher-selected speeches and interviews Useful websites: http://www.merriam-webster.com/ http://edition.cnn.com/studentnews/ http://www.voanews.com/learningenglish/home/ http://www.npr.org/ http://ted.com http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/video_and_audio/default.stm http://www.taipeitimes.com/News/

地點

F206

時間

Friday, 12:00-13:00, by appointment

聯絡方式

jessaclu@gmail.com