Class Overview
This is the essential course for anyone interested in becoming a professional translator or interpreter, and for people who work with them. In this beginning class, you will learn the basics of the translation of interpretation field.
Explore topics such as the roles of translators and interpreters, the process of translation and interpretation, different types of translation and interpretation services, important terms and concepts, and more. Explore the differences between machine translation, machine assisted translation, and computer aided translation tools. Become familiar with the field and prepare yourself for further study in translation and interpretation.
This Basics class is a great place to start to explore or begin an exciting career in translation or interpretation services. This class is also beneficial for people who work in a related role with translators and intprereters to develop a more effective team approach.
This is one of our Translation and Interpretation professional development classes.
Class meets online via Zoom. If you are unfamiliar with Zoom, please click FAQ about Online Classes for the instructions.
Learning Objectives
- Define the difference between translation and interpretation
- Describe general knowledge, skills and abilities of translators and interpreters
- Know different types of translation and interpreting services
- Understand the important roles of professional translators and interpreters
- Be familiar with local and national professional membership organizations
- Understand the process of translation and interpretation
- Know the concepts of consecutive interpretation, simultaneous interpretation, and sight translation
- Analyze tone and register, and linguistic difficulties in written texts and spoken languages
Who Might Enjoy This Class?
Prerequisites: Basic computer skills and the ability to comprehend English and another spoken language at an educated near-native level.
- People who are bilingual or multilingual who would like to pursue a career as a professional translator or interpreter
- Anyone who understands another language at a very advanced level (near-native to educated native level)
- People who work with professional translators and interpreters in a related role
- No previous translation and/or interpretation experience required