Training of Trainers workshop on Advanced Simultaneous and Simultaneous with text
The EMCI’s work program for the academic year 2013-14 included the organization of workshops for less experienced trainers of interpreters on the subject of teaching advanced simultaneous interpreting and simultaneous interpreting with text. The workshops were organised by Charles University Prague, and were co-moderated by Ms. Ildiko Horvath (ELTE), Ms Kate Davies (DG SCIC) and Mr. Roderick Jones (DG SCIC).
Given the interactive nature of the workshops, it was impossible to video-record the event. The powerpoints that guided the workshops are made available for future reference (courtesy of Ms Davies, whom we thank wholeheartedly).
| Thursday 13 February, 2014 | 09h30-10h15 | Opening session.
Presentation of participants and trainers. Presentation of aims, expectations, schedule. |
| 10h15-11h00 | Plenary discussion: what is advanced simultaneous? What makes a speech difficult? | |
| 11h00-11h30 | Coffe Break | |
| 11h30-12h15 | Group work (3 groups): developing a speech of a desired degree of difficulty. | |
| 12h15-13h00 | Plenary session: presentation and discussion of speeches. | |
| Lunch Break | ||
| 14h30-15h30 | Group discussion (2 groups)
Skills sought in advanced simultaneous students; |
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| 15h30-1600 | Coffee Break | |
| 16h00-17h30 | Role-plays in groups of advanced simultaneous exercises. | |
| 17h30-18h30 | Plenary debriefing on first day |
| Friday 14 February,
2014 |
09h30-10h00 | Plenary discussion: What is Simultaneous with Text (SwT)? Why teach it? Types of meetings/speeches; pros and cons of having a text; skills to be learned; when and how to teach SwT |
| 10h00-10h30 | Plenary: Preparing the Text. Preparation scenarios | |
| 10h30-11h00 | Plenary: How to Annotate the Text – Practical Exercises | |
| 11h00-11h30 | Coffee break | |
| 11h30-12h30 | Working in the booth: Hands-on experience. Coping Strategies using examples of different types of speeches and preparation-times (room 104) | |
| 12h30-13h00 | Debriefing and conclusions (room 206). |