SUMMER INTENSIVE INTERPRETER TRAINING  (SIIT) PROGRAM

(Offered every other year)

Tentatively July 6 - August 14, 2009

Chinese-English

Korean-English

Japanese-English

Don't miss this rare opportunity to be trained in simultaneous and consecutive interpreting in Mandarin/English, Japanese/English, and Korean/English! This summer, the University of Hawaii's Center for Interpretation and Translation Studies (CITS) presents a 6-week intensive interpreter training program for speakers of Mandarin/ Japanese/Korean and English. (If enough inquiries, we may be able to offer other language combinations.)

A wide range of practical training is covered. Consecutive interpreting provides the praxis needed for developing skills, such as public speaking skills, memorization skills, and note-taking skills using abbreviations, symbols, etc. Various topics are emphasized, using extemporaneous and prepared materials of varying lengths. Sight Translation will be included in this training.

Simultaneous interpreting focuses on skills such as concentration, information processing, shadowing, and interpreting into both languages at varying lengths and speeds. Participants are also introduced to the theoretical and ethical principles that underlie all interpreting, including the "do's and don'ts" and how to handle specific situations.

Upon completion of the course requirements, students receive a diploma of completion. Students will have the option to take a separate simultaneous and consecutive certification exam for a nominal fee, after completing the course.

Instructors: Visiting & CITS Faculty

Days: MTWRF, 8:30am-12:00pm

Location: University of Hawaii at Manoa

Tuition: $1,600 plus lab fees

To Register:
Students must pass a language screening exam before being allowed to register. To find out how to take the exam, call or email CITS. (808) 956-6233.

International Students
For information regarding visas, housing, etc., check out the OUTREACH COLLEGE   website at: Outreach Summer Housing

For more information contact:

Campus Location:

Mailing address:

University of Hawaii CITS
1890 East-West Road
Moore Hall
Honolulu, Hawaii 96822  USA

Tel: (808) 956-6233/ 956-4421
Fax: (808) 956-2078
E-mail: cits@hawaii.edu