COM 303 Interpreting Japanese/English

Instructor: Etsuko Yamanouchi

Hours: 34

Meeting times: Monday, Wednesday and Friday

12:30pm to 3:30pm (Dec)

Credit hours: 3

Course description:

Methodology:

Students discover in this course the basic elements of interpreting and/or continue to develop their interpreting skills in a variety of simulated situations.

The course relies on materials from media such as documentary films and television programs and focuses on interviews with artists, activists and policy makers. 

Speaking and listening to english and japanese, and interpreting into the other language. Interactive class. 

Learner outcome:

• Discover the art of interpreting
• Learn about your potential as an interpreter
• Improve your interpreting skills
• Expand your English and Japanese vocabulary
• Learn to put your thought into a short speech in English
• Reinforce your grasp of English grammar
• Deepen your understanding of intercultural communication 

Revised:

November 2005

Themes: 

Consecutive interpreting, improving English and Japanese

Evaluation:

Participation 10%, On-going Assessments 15%, Assignments 50%, Exam 25%

If this is a core course in your diploma 70% in overall evaluation is a passing grade

If this is a core course in your certificate 60% in overall evaluation is a passing grade

If this is an elective course in your program of study 50% in overall evaluation is a passing grade

Prerequisite courses or equivalent knowledge:

Fluency in English and Japanese. SLEP 70%

Resources used:

Tape recordings, instructor developed materials