OntarioLearn Course Details Start at 05/13/2025
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Course Details
| Course Title |
Language Interpreter-Sight Translation |
| Conestoga Course Code |
LANG1340 |
| Host College |
Niagara College |
| OntarioLearn Course Code |
NC-INTR1004 |
| Start Date |
05/13/2025 |
| End Date |
08/19/2025 |
| Course Fee |
$322.50 |
| Hours |
30 |
| Pre-requisites |
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| Course Description |
Sight translation, sometimes referred to as sight interpretation, is a hybrid of interpreting and translation. Using documents related to a number of different settings, the course will instruct participants in the fundamentals of sight translation and assist in the development of related skills, such as reading comprehension, scanning for main ideas, fast reading, analysis of language, vocabulary enrichment and comprehension verification through paraphrasing. Students will also develop skills to manage ethical and performance challenges in sight translation. |
| Midterm Exam Format |
No exam requirement |
| Final Exam Format |
Online-no supervision requirement |
| Final Exam Group |
05/13/2025 |
| Other Evaluation Details |
Participation 10%, Assignments 65%, Final Exam 25% |
| Minimum Passing Mark |
50 |
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| Other Details |
A microphone is required for this course. |
| Platform |
d2l/brightspace |
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| Textbook Information |
No textbook required. |
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