Introduction to Translation & Interpreting
High-level overview of translation and interpreting
Course details
CEUs 1.2
Schedule Independent, Evenings
Location Online
Cost
$499
Introduction to Translation & Interpreting
High-level overview of translation and interpreting
What you’ll be able to do — competencies
- Identify the knowledge and skills essential to a person embarking on a career in translation and interpreting.
- Distinguish the role and use of interpreters and translators when managing or using their services.
- Identify areas needing extra attention to succeed.
- Describe the expectations for the Tombolo Translation & Interpreting Certificate program.
Course Description
This introductory course offers a high level overview of the translation and interpreting field of studies and professions. This course is highly recommended for those who are considering the Core Translation & Interpreting (T & I) Certificate. The course is designed to help students learn about the professions and assess their readiness to be T & I professionals. This course is also for those who would like to work and manage translators and interpreters.
Prerequisites
- None
Next available start dates
Online — Independent
Online — Evenings
Introduction to Translation & Interpreting
Total classroom hours
12 hours
Schedule
Online
Independent, 9/21/2022 - 10/5/2022
Online
Evenings, 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM, 3 W - 9/21/2022 - 10/5/2022
Quarter: Fall
Total cost
$499
Instructor: Caitlin Walsh
Caitlin Walsh is an American Translation Association (ATA)-Certified French-English translator who delights in producing publication-quality translations. A graduate of Willamette University in Oregon and the Université de Strasbourg in France, and a past president of ATA, she currently chairs the ATA Education & Pedagogy Committee.
Notes
This is a virtual hybrid course. Students meet virtually with their instructor once a week. They access the rest of the content via Canvas.
Independent study: 9/21/2022 - 10/5/2022
Instructor-led session: 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM, 3 W - 9/21/2022 - 10/5/2022
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