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Simultaneous interpreting

APG5179

Synopsis

In this unit, you will explore two components of interpreting:

  1. Theory, principles, and techniques of simultaneous interpreting. You will also be introduced to simultaneous interpreting with text.
  2. The unit focuses on training you in interpreting across a wide array of settings that commonly occur in diplomatic and business interpreting. These include: government policies and ministerial speeches (welfare and employment), economic topics, (environment and international trade) and international affairs (geopolitics). You will acquire content knowledge and specialist language that relate to the contexts of these settings.

Sourced from the Monash Handbook 2026.

Quick facts

Credit points
6
Level
5
Audience
Postgraduate
Type
Coursework
School
Faculty of Arts
Faculty
Intercultural Studies
Handbook year
2026

Prerequisites

No prereqs in the handbook graph.

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Offerings (2)

  • Trimester 3Suzhou (SEU) · ON-BLK / Caulfield · ON-BLK