Introduction to Chuchotage I
This online module aims to provide interpreters with an understanding of what chuchotage is as well as when and how this essential interpreting mode is applied in community settings. Chuchotage 1 Module also provides interpreters with an opportunity to practise basic simultaneous interpreting techniques through practical exercises.
Description
Under the current NAATI Certification system, professional interpreters are required to demonstrate knowledge and skills in the use of the simultaneous (chuchotage) mode. This online module aims to provide interpreters with an understanding of what chuchotage is as well as when and how this essential interpreting mode is applied in community settings. Chuchotage 1 Module also provides interpreters with an opportunity to practise basic simultaneous interpreting techniques through practical exercises.
This module will cover:
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Introduction to chuchotage - definitions and some theory
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Overview of settings in which chuchotage is used in community interpreting
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Practice in basic simultaneous interpreting (SI) techniques
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Tips on how to practice and improve SI skills.
Who would this be useful for?
This module would be useful for all interpreters working in community settings at the CPI and CI level, who wish to develop a sound theoretical and practical foundation for practising chuchotage.
Presented by:
Anna Kenny, NSW Health Care Interpreter Services Professional Development Coordinator
Anna Kenny is a Polish Interpreter and a Professional Development Coordinator with the NSW Health Care Interpreter Services. Anna was born and educated in Poland. She graduated from Warsaw University with a Masters Degree in English Philology in 1991. In 2012 Anna obtained a Masters Degree in Interpreting and Translation Pedagogy from Macquarie University, Sydney.
Anna has worked for HCIS for over 25 years. In her current position, she coordinates and facilitates training for health care interpreters across NSW. She has also taught interpreting at Macquarie University, developed medical interpreting resources for RMIT and facilitated several AUSIT seminars on medical interpreting and ethics.
Anna is a recipient of the 2018 AUSIT excellence award for Outstanding Contribution to Translation and Interpreting.
Learning Goals: After completing this online module you will gain:
Knowledge of:
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What chuchotage is and is not
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Settings where chuchotage is used in community interpreting
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When why and how to switch from consecutive interpreting to the chuchotage mode.
Skills to:
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Practise basic simultaneous interpreting techniques
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Switch from the consecutive to the chuchotage mode when required.
PD Logbook
A Certificate will be issued upon completion of the course. Learners will be eligible to 10 PD points towards recertification (Section 1.4 of NAATI Recertification PD Catalogue).
Some courses may attract PD points from multiple categories. Please choose the most appropriate category for your recertification.
The NAATI Recertification Catalogue can be downloaded via this link.
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