An Introduction to Conference Interpreting
Programme Description
This five-day course is designed for secondary students interested in furthering their studies in such disciplines as language, translation, and conference interpreting. As the medium of instruction will be English and Cantonese, students should be proficient in both languages.
The instructor will share with students the basic knowledge and skills of translation and conference interpreting, preparing students for admission to an undergraduate programme in a related discipline in Hong Kong. Participants will, upon completion of the course, understand that conference interpreters are multi-disciplinary professionals who will not be replaced by machines, but will perform more efficiently with the assistance of various IT tools. Apart from doing homework and class drills, students should actively participate in class discussions.
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Learning Objectives
After completing the course, students will acquire the basic knowledge and skills for interpreting simple texts.
Programme Details
- Programme Period: July 21 – July 25, 2025, 14:30 – 17:30
- Target Audience: S3-S6/ Grade 9-12/ Year 10-13
- Delivery Mode: Face-to-Face
Accommodation (HKU)
- Accommodation Programme Code : ACC06
- Hong Kong’s Hall of Residence.
- Check-in date: July 20, 2025
- Check-out date: July 26, 2025
Application and Registration
- Programme Code: TRAN2025
- Registration Link: https://actstudentapp.hku.hk/student/login (Non-refundable Application fee: HKD 60)
Application Deadlines:
- Non-local students: May 14, 2025 (HKT 23:59)
- Local students: May 31, 2025 (HKT 23:59)
For programme enquiries, please contact :
Tel: 3917 8977
Email: arts.summer@hku.hk