Course Catalogue

German Liaison Interpreting GERMAN4004

  • Academic Session: 2012-13
  • School: School of Modern Languages and Cultures
  • Credits: 20
  • Level: Level 4 (SCQF level 10)
  • Typically Offered: Runs Throughout Semesters 1 and 2
  • Available to Visiting Students: Yes

Short Description

This course is intended to develop general linguistic ability in German with a clear emphasis on oral/aural communication. It provides an introduction, in theory and in practice, to aspects of interpreting.

Timetable

20 1-hour seminars at days and times to be arranged.

Requirements of Entry

Confirmed acceptance on to either the German Honours or Level 3 programmes.

Assessment

Continuous Assessment (33.33%) - A continuous assessment mark for participation (assessed internally by tutors based on the quality of participation in class) in the Liaison Interpreting tutorial will form 33.33% of the Degree Examination mark.
Degree Examination (66.66%) - The assessment of this course will be by practical examination of c. 15 minutes conducted by internal examiners at the end of Semester 2.

Main Assessment In: April/May