Course Details in 2026/27 Session

Module Title	LH Interpreting A
School	Lan, Cult, Art Hist & Music
Department	Modern Languages
Module Code	09 34937
Module Lead	Agnes Gower
Level	Honours Level
Credits	10
Semester	Semester 1
Pre-requisites
Co-requisites	LH Interpreting B - (09 34938)
Restrictions	None
Contact Hours	Practical Classes and workshops-15 hours Guided independent study-85 hours Total: 100 hours
Exclusions
Description	Students will attend weekly classes in the language laboratories and a fortnightly class in the Interpreting Suite to develop their interpreting skills (note-taking, listening, transferring meaning from English into French and vice versa, as well as background knowledge of the topics studied and relevant vocabulary. In Semester 1, a particular focus will be placed on acquiring note-taking and listening skills. The language of delivery will be a combination of English and French. Alternative delivery if on campus teaching is moved online: The module will be taught online using Sanako Connect or a platform with similar functionalities.
Learning Outcomes	By the end of the module students should be able to: Demonstrate understanding of aural stimuli on the topics studied; Transfer meaning from English into French and vice-versa building on and developing the key language skills fostered in the French core/compulsory modules in Years 1 and 2; Take-notes effectively to allow them to interpret longer blocks of speech.
Assessment	34937-01 : 20 Minute Class Test : Class Test (100%)
Assessment Methods & Exceptions	Assessment: One 20 minute class test taking place in the language laboratory to test their note-taking skills (100%); Alternative assessment if on campus activity is restricted: The class test will take place remotely using Sanako Connect or a platform with similar functionalities. Reassessment: Re-sit class test (100%).
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