Sign languages work placement - Part 1

lintp2903  2020-2021  Louvain-la-Neuve

Sign languages work placement - Part 1
Due to the COVID-19 crisis, the information below is subject to change, in particular that concerning the teaching mode (presential, distance or in a comodal or hybrid format).
4 credits
60.0 h
Q2
Language
French
Prerequisites
• Have attended the "Conference Interpreting Technique" course and the "Professional Ethics of Conference Interpreting" course (LINTP2001);
• Have a very good understanding of the two chosen C languages (C2+ level), very good general knowledge and an acute awareness of current issues;
• Have an excellent degree of proficiency in French, with a very high level of precision.
Main themes
Current specialised and technical issues relating to international relations, economics and finance, development, humanitarian issues, human rights, etc.
Aims

At the end of this learning unit, the student is able to :

1 identify their information and documentation needs on the basis the interpreting assignment to be carried out and effectively use tools and techniques for documentary and terminological research;
 
2 demonstrate a critical and rigorous mind-set in the evaluation of sources;
 
3 acquire the new knowledge necessary and employ it in order to carry out the interpreting assignment;
 
4 create a network of expert informants and consult them as appropriate and create an effective archive for their own documents and thereby formulate an easily-usable database;
 
5 adapt to new technological developments and incorporate them in their practice;
 
6 demonstrate the flexibility and enthusiasm to adapt to new and immediate communication situations;
 
7 converse and interact in a respectful and constructive manner with different parties by demonstrating an ability to listen, open-mindedness, empathy and assertiveness;
 
8 effectively integrate into and collaborate within a team;
 
9 engage in, make decisions and act in the context of work and with third parties in an independent and responsible manner.
 
Faculty or entity
LSTI


Programmes / formations proposant cette unité d'enseignement (UE)

Title of the programme
Sigle
Credits
Prerequisites
Aims
Master [120] in Interpreting