ASI110
Mandarin Chinese/English Simultaneous Interpretation
If you're a trained Mandarin Chinese/English interpreter, this two-month course offers training for you to ultimately become a simultaneous interpreter. You'll acquire basic skills and commonly used strategies and techniques through hands-on practice combined with lessons in cultural nuances.
Take advantage of the early bird discount and guarantee your seat today. Register 10 days before the start date, and we will reduce your course fee by 10%.
PRE-REGISTRATION EXERCISES
We encourage you to take our online pre-registration exercises before registering. These exercises will give you a general idea of the skills you need to master during training in the course. They are the building blocks for simultaneous interpreting (SI) skills.
Overview
Location: Online
Duration: 2 months
Tuition: $2,550
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Upcoming Offerings
- Tue, Jul 2, 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Pacific Time (virtual class)
- Sat, Jul 6, 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Pacific Time (virtual class)
- Tue, Jul 9, 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Pacific Time (virtual class)
- Sat, Jul 13, 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Pacific Time (virtual class)
- Tue, Jul 16, 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Pacific Time (virtual class)
- Sat, Jul 20, 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Pacific Time (virtual class)
- Tue, Jul 23, 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Pacific Time (virtual class)
- Sat, Jul 27, 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Pacific Time (virtual class)
- Tue, Jul 30, 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Pacific Time (virtual class)
- Sat, Aug 3, 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Pacific Time (virtual class)
- Tue, Aug 6, 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Pacific Time (virtual class)
- Sat, Aug 10, 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Pacific Time (virtual class)
- Tue, Aug 13, 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Pacific Time (virtual class)
- Sat, Aug 17, 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Pacific Time (virtual class)
- Tue, Aug 20, 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Pacific Time (virtual class)
- Sat, Aug 24, 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Pacific Time (virtual class)
- Tue, Aug 27, 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Pacific Time (virtual class)
- Fri, Apr 25, 6:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Pacific Time (virtual class)
- Sat, Apr 26, 6:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Pacific Time (virtual class)
- Fri, May 2, 6:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Pacific Time (virtual class)
- Sat, May 3, 6:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Pacific Time (virtual class)
- Fri, May 9, 6:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Pacific Time (virtual class)
- Sat, May 10, 6:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Pacific Time (virtual class)
- Fri, May 16, 6:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Pacific Time (virtual class)
- Sat, May 17, 6:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Pacific Time (virtual class)
- Fri, May 23, 6:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Pacific Time (virtual class)
- Sat, May 24, 6:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Pacific Time (virtual class)
- Fri, May 30, 6:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Pacific Time (virtual class)
- Sat, May 31, 6:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Pacific Time (virtual class)
- Fri, Jun 6, 6:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Pacific Time (virtual class)
- Sat, Jun 7, 6:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Pacific Time (virtual class)
- Fri, Jun 13, 6:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Pacific Time (virtual class)
- Sat, Jun 14, 6:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Pacific Time (virtual class)
- Fri, Jun 20, 6:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Pacific Time (virtual class)
- Sat, Jun 21, 6:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Pacific Time (virtual class)
- Fri, Jun 27, 6:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Pacific Time (virtual class)
- Sat, Jun 28, 6:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Pacific Time (virtual class)
What you will learn
After completing this course, you’ll be able to do the following:
- Be familiar with the fundamentals of the practice of simultaneous interpreting (SI)
- Improve and develop verbal fluency, speed, diction, information load and terminology
- Prepare and practise for various SI assignments
- Understand commonly used SI knowledge, protocol and etiquette in various settings
- Develop, perform, identify and demonstrate competency via real-life SI practices
How you will learn and be evaluated
- Prepare to spend six to ten hours per week on coursework
- Expect reading and other assignments on a weekly basis
- Plan to access the course at least three times a week to keep up with your work and assignments
You will be evaluated on a pass/fail basis on:
- Assignments and exercises
- Participation in online discussions
- Quizzes and examinations
Learning Materials
No textbook is required. We will provide all course materials online.
Technical Requirements
For online courses, you will need a computer with audio and microphone that is connected to the internet. Canvas is the online system that will be used for the course. For more information and online support, visit Online Learning.