視譯與跟述法

Course Description: The course is organized to further develop students’ consecutive interpretation skills. Class formats will include interpretation practice on teacher-selected speeches / interviews, and speeches given by students. The first half of the semester will focus on English to Chinese interpretation, while the second half will focus on Chinese to English interpretation. For the speeches, students are to deliver in Chinese, and the speeches are 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 for each of them. 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 口譯入門

Attendance Policy: Please be punctual. Attendance is mandatory. Three absences will result in a failing grade; there’s no distinction between excused and unexcused absences. Requirements and Rules: 1. Class attendance, 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, 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 switch your cellphone to silent mode, and refrain from using it during the class period, unless it’s for research. 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.

Grading: Midterm: 30% Final: 40% Speeches and Presentations: 10% In-class Performance, participation, and HW: 20%

Textbook: 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/ http://www.time.com/time/ http://www.economist.com/ http://www.ft.com/home/asia

地點

FR206

時間

By Appointment

聯絡方式

jessaclu@gmail.com