Introducing Interpreting Level 1 – C2328427

Tutor: Harminderjeet Johal

Venue: The Atrium (formally the ICCA) 99 Hucknall Road, Nottingham NG5 1QZ

Date: Wednesday 28th September 2011

Time: Duration: 11 Meetings

Time: 2 Hours, 10am – 12pm

Fee: £73.70 (£66.35 Concessions) No fee for those on income related benefits      or low – income.

COURSE OUTLINE

The aims of the course

An introduction to community interpreting in community and public services.  The course will prepare members of local linguistic communities for relevant voluntary work.  Learners must be fluent in English and in a language of one of the local linguistic communities.

Topics to be covered

Public Services and community interpreters

Role of the community interpreter

Language of public services

Public services in the UK and overseas

Working as a community interpreter

Learning outcomes

As a result of attending this course it may be possible for you to:

Prepare a 5 minute presentation

List skills of a community interpreter

List departments with a local council

Public service provisions in education from 3 till 18 years

Specialist terminology used in interpreting

Organise a portfolio

Teaching methods, learning activities

Group discussions

Pair work

Q & A

DVD presentation

Assessment methods

Through quizzes, discussions, learner presentations and a variety of set assignments, the tutor will ensure that learners are making progress. Completion of a portfolio.Feedback on presentation.

Previous learning required

Everyone is welcome and no previous knowledge is assumed.

Essential materials or equipment

 The tutor will provide handouts. All resources will be provided.

Where the course may lead

 The tutor can provide you with information about what you can do next with the WEA and other local providers. A Giving Information and Advice county leaflet is available with useful local information. What Next?  Learners have the option of doing the advanced Level 2 & 3 of interpreting.Leaflets are available from your tutor or programme organiser to help you with your choices. If you would like to discuss what options are available or how to obtain guidance, please contact your programme organiser.

Booklist

Internet research required..

Sound interesting?

Please contact Caroline on 0115 9858203 or email ckeep@wea.org.uk