English Advanced Interpretation Qualification Examination Advanced Interpretation Course

Author: Meide Ming
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Publish Date: 2000-12-01
Features: With the continuous deepening of reform and opening-up, the demand for senior English interpreters across the country has seen a significant increase. Interpreting Course is a textbook compiled by the Shanghai Municipal Government for the Shortage Talent Training Project, written by Associate Professor Meide Ming of Shanghai International Studies University. While retaining the characteristics of rich content, fluent language, and practical material, this book also adds brand-new topics such as information technology and western development. Advanced Interpreting Course is compiled based on the professional characteristics and scope of interpreting work, reflecting the basic requirements and contemporary features of interpreting. The course is organized by themes, briefly explaining the history, nature, characteristics, standards, process, types of interpreting, and the qualities required of an interpreter. The main part of the course includes 15 sections such as "Diplomatic Reception," "Ceremonial Speeches," "Tourism," "Business Negotiations," "Conference Speeches," "Publicity and Introduction," "Visits and Tours," "Interviews with Figures," "Cultural Exchange," "Scientific Reports," "Food Culture," "China's Reform," "The Information Age," "Foreign Policy," and "International Relations." All the topics are closely related to contemporary interpreting work and are popular subjects.