Learning Goals

An interpreter pauses to check her notes between speakers.
  • Interpret in consecutive and simultaneous interpretation mode in a multilingual environment
  • Establish effective channels of communication taking into consideration cultural and linguistic differences and developing an ability to adapt to different situation and norms of interpretation
  • Use resources and technologies available including the internet, and translation tools such as terminology management software to prepare for interpretation assignments
  • Prepares quotes and budgets for a conference
  • Negotiate with client on terms of assignment
  • Recruit or refer interpreters for a conference