AUT University offers a
Bachelor of Art in Interpreting. Interpreting is so much more than just repeating someone's words in a different language. The variety of language, the level of formality and cultural understanding all test the skill of a good interpreter. The challenge is to do justice to every situation. Success brings great satisfaction to the interpreter and the clients alike. This
Bachelor of Art in Interpreting programme is suitable for students who already speak two languages very well.
The
Bachelor of Art in Interpreting will encourage and require students to:
- Recognise the importance of the real purpose of what is said, not just the message of the words themselves
- Recognise cross-cultural implications for interpreting
- Recognise the effects of intonation on spoken words
- Recognise the frequent use of idiomatic language in spoken English
- Interpret and paraphrase accurately, using a range of terminology appropriate to either legal, or healthcare settings
- Interpret both consecutively and simultaneously from English to a language other than English
- Understand the ethical and professional responsibilities of an interpreter