
Unit One Introduction to the course Liu Ming
Unit One : Introduction to the course Liu Ming

Questions for the students: What is the definition of interpreting? Why is interpreting important?
Questions for the students: What is the definition of interpreting? Why is interpreting important?

Definition of translation Source language and target language
Definition of translation & Source language and target language

Practice:1.口译,是一种通过 听取和解析来源语所表达的信 息,随即将其转译为目标语语 言符号,进而达到传递信息之 目的的言语交际活动
Practice:1. 口译,是一种通过 听取和解析来源语所表达的信 息,随即将其转译为目标语语 言符号,进而达到传递信息之 目的的言语交际活动

2.Translation,essentially,is the faithful representation,in one language,of what is written in another language
2. Translation, essentially, is the faithful representation, in one language, of what is written in another language

o Source language vs.target language; o Native language vs.foreign language/ second language Which is more difficult,E-C or C-E interpreting?(discussion)
⚫ Source language vs. target language; ⚫ Native language vs. foreign language/ second language ⚫ Which is more difficult, E-C or C-E interpreting? (discussion)

Translation vs.interpreting Translator vs.interpreter: Question:what are the requirements for interpreters?
Translation vs. interpreting Translator vs. interpreter: Question: what are the requirements for interpreters?

Requirements for interpreters:A good interpreter is required to have a high level of linguistic competence,wide general knowledge. sufficient subject-specific knowledge,and the necessary cross-cultural awareness as well as a good mastery of interpreting skills,such as note-taking techniques,the ability to abstract and paraphrase,the art of public speaking and a good memory
Requirements for interpreters: A good interpreter is required to have a high level of linguistic competence, wide general knowledge, sufficient subject-specific knowledge, and the necessary cross-cultural awareness as well as a good mastery of interpreting skills, such as note-taking techniques, the ability to abstract and paraphrase, the art of public speaking and a good memory

Types of interpreting
Types of interpreting

Consecutive interpreting:In consecutive,the interpreter gives his interpretation immediately after the speaker has finished a segment of his speech,which may last anywhere from a few seconds (just a few dozen words)to several minutes (a few hundred to a few thousand words)
Consecutive interpreting: In consecutive, the interpreter gives his interpretation immediately after the speaker has finished a segment of his speech, which may last anywhere from a few seconds (just a few dozen words) to several minutes (a few hundred to a few thousand words)