Course Information
SemesterCourse Unit CodeCourse Unit TitleT+P+LCreditNumber of ECTS CreditsLast Updated Date
7ETI 401Simultaneous Interpreting3+2+03714.07.2026
Course Details
Language of Instruction English
Level of Course Unit Bachelor's Degree
Department / Program English Translation and Interpretation
Type of Program Formal Education
Type of Course Unit Compulsory
Course Delivery Method Face To Face
Objectives of the Course This course aims to enable students to acquire the skills in conference interpreting, supply them with the theoretical knowledge in conference interpreting, introduce them to the methods of working in the laboratory and booths, and ensure the improvement of their knowledge in the profession of a conference interpreter.
Course Content This course is designed to make the students familiar with the terminology used in conference interpreting and develop their interpreting skills in conference settings.
Course Methods and Techniques
Prerequisites and co-requisities None
Course Coordinator None
Name of Lecturers Asist Prof.Dr. YAKUT AKBAY
Assistants None
Work Placement(s) No

Recommended or Required Reading
Resources Gillies, A. (2013). Conference interpreting: A student's practice book. London: Routledge.
Pöchhacker, F. (2016). Introducing interpreting studies. London: Routledge.
Course Notes Gambier, Y., Gile, D. & Taylor, C. (Eds.). (1997). Conference Interpreting: Current Trends in Research. Amsterdam: John Benjamins Publishing Company.
Pöchhacker, F. (2016). Introducing interpreting studies. London: Routledge.
Gillies, A. (2013). Conference interpreting: A student's practice book. London: Routledge.

Course Category
Social Sciences %100

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Activities are given in detail in the section of "Assessment Methods and Criteria" and "Workload Calculation"

Assessment Methods and Criteria
In-Term Studies Quantity Percentage
Mid-terms 2 % 50
Quizzes 4 % 0
Assignment 4 % 0
Attendance 14 % 0
Practice 2 % 0
Final examination 1 % 50
Total
27
% 100

 
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration Total Work Load
Course Duration 14 2 28
Hours for off-the-c.r.stud 2 10 20
Assignments 4 6 24
Presentation 4 10 40
Mid-terms 2 10 20
Practice 2 14 28
Final examination 1 20 20
Total Work Load   Number of ECTS Credits 6 180

 
Course Learning Outcomes: Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
NoLearning Outcomes
1 To acquire simultaneous interpreting skills
2 To have general knowledge in various disciplin
3 To improve their lexicological level
4 To acquire advanced interpreting skills

 
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
WeekTopicsStudy MaterialsMaterials
1 Introduction to Conference Interpreting Gambier, Y., Gile, D. & Taylor, C. (Eds.). (1997). Conference Interpreting: Current Trends in Research. Amsterdam: John Benjamins Publishing Company.
2 Note-taking Techniques Gambier, Y., Gile, D. & Taylor, C. (Eds.). (1997). Conference Interpreting: Current Trends in Research. Amsterdam: John Benjamins Publishing Company.
3 Interpreting Conferences on International Relations Gambier, Y., Gile, D. & Taylor, C. (Eds.). (1997). Conference Interpreting: Current Trends in Research. Amsterdam: John Benjamins Publishing Company.
4 Interpreting Conferences on Civil Democracy and Human Rights Gambier, Y., Gile, D. & Taylor, C. (Eds.). (1997). Conference Interpreting: Current Trends in Research. Amsterdam: John Benjamins Publishing Company.
5 Midterm exam I Gambier, Y., Gile, D. & Taylor, C. (Eds.). (1997). Conference Interpreting: Current Trends in Research. Amsterdam: John Benjamins Publishing Company.
6 Interpreting Conferences on Faiths and Religious Issues Gambier, Y., Gile, D. & Taylor, C. (Eds.). (1997). Conference Interpreting: Current Trends in Research. Amsterdam: John Benjamins Publishing Company.
7 Interpreting Conferences on Migration Issues Gambier, Y., Gile, D. & Taylor, C. (Eds.). (1997). Conference Interpreting: Current Trends in Research. Amsterdam: John Benjamins Publishing Company.
8 Interpreting Conferences on Environment and Ecology Gambier, Y., Gile, D. & Taylor, C. (Eds.). (1997). Conference Interpreting: Current Trends in Research. Amsterdam: John Benjamins Publishing Company.
9 Interpreting Conferences on Technology and Science Gambier, Y., Gile, D. & Taylor, C. (Eds.). (1997). Conference Interpreting: Current Trends in Research. Amsterdam: John Benjamins Publishing Company.
10 Midterm exam II Gambier, Y., Gile, D. & Taylor, C. (Eds.). (1997). Conference Interpreting: Current Trends in Research. Amsterdam: John Benjamins Publishing Company.
11 Interpreting Conferences on Medicine Gambier, Y., Gile, D. & Taylor, C. (Eds.). (1997). Conference Interpreting: Current Trends in Research. Amsterdam: John Benjamins Publishing Company.
12 Interpreting Conferences on Economy and Finance Gambier, Y., Gile, D. & Taylor, C. (Eds.). (1997). Conference Interpreting: Current Trends in Research. Amsterdam: John Benjamins Publishing Company.
13 Interpreting Conferences on Law Gambier, Y., Gile, D. & Taylor, C. (Eds.). (1997). Conference Interpreting: Current Trends in Research. Amsterdam: John Benjamins Publishing Company.
14 Interpreting Conferences on Art Movements Gambier, Y., Gile, D. & Taylor, C. (Eds.). (1997). Conference Interpreting: Current Trends in Research. Amsterdam: John Benjamins Publishing Company.
15 Interpreting Conferences on Architecture and Archaeology Gambier, Y., Gile, D. & Taylor, C. (Eds.). (1997). Conference Interpreting: Current Trends in Research. Amsterdam: John Benjamins Publishing Company.
16 Final exam Gambier, Y., Gile, D. & Taylor, C. (Eds.). (1997). Conference Interpreting: Current Trends in Research. Amsterdam: John Benjamins Publishing Company.

 
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
P1 P2 P3 P4 P5 P6 P7 P8 P9 P10 P11 P12
All 5 5 5 5 5 4 4 4 3 4 4 3
C1 5 5 5 5 5 4 4 4 3 4 4 3
C2 5 5 5 5 5 4 4 4 3 4 4 3
C3 5 5 5 5 5 4 4 4 3 4 4 3
C4 5 5 5 5 5 4 4 4 3 4 4 3

  Contribution: 1: Very Slight 2:Slight 3:Moderate 4:Significant 5:Very Significant