Technology for Interpreters

Summer 2024

Details

Credit

1

Mode

Online

Component

Lecture

Meets

Online -

Instructors

Yasmin Alkashef

Description

This course aims to introduce students to specialized technological tools for working as a remote interpreter, including preparation, delivery, and teamwork. Coursework includes an introduction to digital note-taking, guidance on improving incoming and outgoing digital sound, and an exploration of innovative glossary techniques. Students will get hands-on practice in digital platforms for RSI (remote simultaneous interpreting), specific guidelines guidance for telephonic and video interpreting, and tips for booth support. Students will discuss the advantages and disadvantages of various platforms and setups and how to develop best practices for each.

Eligibility


Notes

U+ class; $85/term reg. fee + $656/credit. Last day to: Add/Drop: 5/25, Withdraw: 6/13, Last day of 100% refund: 5/25, 50% refund: 6/13, no refund past this date. Refunds differ from Univ. day classes; see www.umass.edu/universityplus/resources/refund-policy.

This class is designed for students who have already taken other translation and interpreting courses, and for those who already have experience translating and interpreting professionally.

Students must have demonstrable high proficiency in English and at least one language other than English. Before enrolling, students must fill out an application form at https://www.umass.edu/llc/apply-online-translation-interpreting-certificate-program, and provide detailed information about their linguistic proficiency.

The form will automatically be sent to program director, Cristiano Mazzei. Students must wait to hear if they have been "accepted" from program director before enrolling.

Start Date

End Date

Subject Description

Languages, Literature&Culture

Subject

LLC

Catalog Number

562

Class Number

25784

Course ID

122115

Section

01

Class Attributes

CPRG: TRAN CERT

Academic Career

GRAD

Meeting

On-Line

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