Course Details in 2026/27 Session

Module Title	LH Interpreting B
School	Lan, Cult, Art Hist & Music
Department	Modern Languages
Module Code	09 34938
Module Lead	Agnes Gower
Level	Honours Level
Credits	10
Semester	Semester 2
Pre-requisites
Co-requisites	LH Interpreting A - (09 34937)
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, reproduction of aural stimuli between an English and French speaker) as well as background knowledge of the topics studied and relevant vocabulary. In semester 2, students will put into practice the note-taking skills acquired in semester 1 when completing interpreting tasks. 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: Interpret aural stimuli on a number of topics; 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	34938-01 : 15-Minute Interpreting Task : Coursework (100%)
Assessment Methods & Exceptions	Assessment: One 15-minute interpreting task taking place in the language laboratory (100%). Alternative assessment if on campus activity is restricted:The interpreting task will take place remotely using Sanako Connect or a platform with similar functionalities. Reassessment: Re-sit interpreting task (100%)
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