Refines notetaking techniques and reinforces ability to perceive essential meaning. Emphasizes clarity of expression, correct style and grammar, proper diction, and polished presentation. Students also expand their active vocabulary to include the terms and idioms that frequently occur in extemporaneous speeches. Exercises to develop fluency and memory are presented on a regular basis throughout the semester, and students are also required to do memory and paraphrasing exercises at home. Consecutive Interpretation of Commercial and Technical Speech Covers sectors of the business world in which consecutive interpretation is frequently used.
Students prepare by researching topics before each session.
Emphasizes sequential logic in notetaking and accurate terminology in delivery. Background reading may be assigned to ensure mastery of basic economic concepts. Students continue to hone their skills by diagnosing and correcting problems at all stages from listening through delivery, while progressing to increasingly difficult and challenging material. Consecutive Interpretation of Political Speech Concentrates on political rhetoric, requiring particular attention to nuance and tone. Students learn the vernacular of political speeches while sharpening listening, processing and notetaking functions.