Course content

This course is a continuing education program for both newly qualified interpreters with a bachelor's degree and experienced interpreters who have completed TEGN6300. The academic content will build on the current bachelor's degree program and contribute to increased knowledge, competence, and skills in language, interpreting, and professional development. An important part of the course is to provide students with knowledge and experience with tools that support professional development. The skills acquired by the candidates can be applied in their daily work as interpreters. The course is web-based and has a flexible structure that makes it possible to combine study with work.

This course can be included as an elective in the Master's program in Language and Communication in the Professions (MSKIP).

Learning outcome

The candidate

• can analyze various features of spoken and signed languages using relevant terminology

• has knowledge of language as social action, how people create meaning, and the function of utterances in different communication situations

• can apply knowledge of meaning making and coherence in text to constructively guide students and colleagues in interpreting

• have knowledge of participant roles and role sets in interpreter-mediated conversations

• can communicate with other professionals and partners about professional issues and analyses from their own field

• can analyze how social structures and working conditions affect the interpreting profession.

Learning methods and activities

Lectures, assignments, group discussions

Compulsory assignments

• A written submission of 1000 words +/- 10%

• An oral presentation lasting 10-15 minutes

Compulsory assignments

• Written assignment
• Oral presentation

Specific conditions

Recommended previous knowledge

Completed professional training in sign language and interpreting.

Work experience as a sign language interpreter.

Required previous knowledge

None

Course materials

The syllabus will be made available at the start of the semester.