| Course title | Introduction to Community Interpreting |
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| Course code | KSR/7UKT |
| Organizational form of instruction | Seminary |
| Level of course | Bachelor |
| Year of study | 2 |
| Semester | Winter and summer |
| Number of ECTS credits | 5 |
| Language of instruction | Czech |
| Status of course | Compulsory-optional |
| Form of instruction | Face-to-face |
| Work placements | This is not an internship |
| Recommended optional programme components | None |
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| Course content |
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1. Introduction. Methods of interpreting, styles, and linguistic competence. The role of the interpreter. 2. Code of Conduct and standards of practice. Accuracy, Confidentiality, Transparency, Impartiality, Role clarity, Competence. Defining boundaries. 3. Communication skills and their development. Cultural Transfer Skills. 4. Memory development: memory exercises and activities, mnemonics, interpretive notation. 5. Needs-based approach. 6. Visa application process, legal vocabulary. 7. Social services, education, social benefits, housing. 8-9. Health care. Developing basic vocabulary for interpretation in health care. 10. Mental health. Crisis intervention vs. therapy. 11. Cultural awareness. Rules of conduct, social behaviour, ecological behaviour, access to authority and care providers, different gender roles, and parenting styles. 12. Guest lecture: self-care strategies, stress management.
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| Learning activities and teaching methods |
Lecture, Monologic Lecture(Interpretation, Training), Dialogic Lecture (Discussion, Dialog, Brainstorming), Work with Text (with Book, Textbook), Demonstration, Activating (Simulations, Games, Dramatization), Group work, Listening
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| Learning outcomes |
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The course is designed as an introduction to community interpreting with a focus on refugee assistance. The course is primarily open to students who are proficient in one of the Slavic languages (Ukrainian, Russian, Polish). Demonstrations and exercises will be primarily in the following language pairs: CZE - RUS, CZE - UKR, or CZE - POL, CZE - ENG. This course introduces students to the role, responsibilities and ethical standards of community interpreters. It provides basic skills for interpreting in public services such as health, education, legal and social services.
By the end of the course, students will be able to: Understand the role and code of conduct of community interpreters. Demonstrate effective consecutive interpreting techniques. Use active listening, memory and note-taking skills. Be aware of issues and strategies for accuracy and impartiality. Interpret simulated real-life situations. |
| Prerequisites |
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Proficiency in Czech language at a minimum level B1. Proficiency in one of the Slavic languages at a minimum level B1 (Russian, Ukrainian, Polish) and/or English language at a minimum level B1 is preferred.
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| Assessment methods and criteria |
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Student performance, Analysis of linguistic, Final project
Max. absence rate 2 weeks 40%: Classroom activities, discussion, practical exercises 20%: (Interpreted) presentation on a selected topic 40%: Simulated interpreting in the studio and self-evaluation. |
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| Study plans that include the course |
| Faculty | Study plan (Version) | Category of Branch/Specialization | Recommended semester | |
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| Faculty: Faculty of Arts | Study plan (Version): Russian Philology Aimed at Translation and Business (2025) | Category: Philological sciences | 2 | Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: - |
| Faculty: Faculty of Arts | Study plan (Version): Polish Philology Aimed at Translation and Business (2025) | Category: Philological sciences | 2 | Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: - |
| Faculty: Faculty of Arts | Study plan (Version): Russian Philology (2019) | Category: Philological sciences | 2 | Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: - |
| Faculty: Faculty of Arts | Study plan (Version): Polish Philology (2025) | Category: Philological sciences | 2 | Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: - |
| Faculty: Faculty of Arts | Study plan (Version): Russian for Translators (2019) | Category: Philological sciences | - | Recommended year of study:-, Recommended semester: - |
| Faculty: Faculty of Arts | Study plan (Version): Russian Philology (2019) | Category: Philological sciences | 2 | Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: - |
| Faculty: Faculty of Arts | Study plan (Version): Russian Philology (2025) | Category: Philological sciences | 2 | Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: - |
| Faculty: Faculty of Arts | Study plan (Version): Russian Philology Aimed at Translation and Business (2019) | Category: Philological sciences | 2 | Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: - |
| Faculty: Faculty of Arts | Study plan (Version): Ukrainian Philology Aimed at Translation and Business (2025) | Category: Philological sciences | 2 | Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: - |
| Faculty: Faculty of Arts | Study plan (Version): Russian Philology (2022) | Category: Philological sciences | 2 | Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: - |
| Faculty: Faculty of Arts | Study plan (Version): Polish Philology (2019) | Category: Philological sciences | 2 | Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: - |
| Faculty: Faculty of Arts | Study plan (Version): Polish Philology Aimed at Translation and Business (2019) | Category: Philological sciences | 2 | Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: - |
| Faculty: Faculty of Arts | Study plan (Version): Polish Philology Specializing in Translation (2019) | Category: Philological sciences | - | Recommended year of study:-, Recommended semester: - |
| Faculty: Faculty of Arts | Study plan (Version): Ukrainian Philology Aimed at Translation and Business (2019) | Category: Philological sciences | 2 | Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: - |
| Faculty: Faculty of Arts | Study plan (Version): Russian Philology (2025) | Category: Philological sciences | 2 | Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: - |
| Faculty: Faculty of Arts | Study plan (Version): Russian Philology (2019) | Category: Philological sciences | 2 | Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: - |
| Faculty: Faculty of Arts | Study plan (Version): Russian Philology (2019) | Category: Philological sciences | - | Recommended year of study:-, Recommended semester: - |