Introduction to Note Taking for Interpreters
10 points
PD Certificate
Description
This unit will cover an overview of the note taking techniques that can help interpreters in their long consecutive interpretations, supporting and complementing the use of short-term memory.
Who would this be useful for?
Interpreters wanting to improve their skills in consecutive interpreting.
This course will cover the following items:
When and how to use note taking
Rozan’s principles of note taking
Symbols and abbreviations
Avoiding processing overload
Course outcomes
Knowledge
Note taking techniques and when to use them
Skills
Balance note taking with the use of short term memory in consecutive interpreting