Developing an Undergraduate Course in Interpretation: A Step-by-step Course for Beginning Learners

The present study attempts to propose a model for an interpretation course for undergraduate beginning learners of English programs that do not have a separate T&I track. Based on the premise that the undergraduate course objective cannot be identical to that of graduate programs, the study proposes elements to be included to meet the needs of the learners while upholding core features of interpretation education. The proposed model consists of three parts: preparatory phase, reception/production phase, and reflection phase. The first phase includes training in intralinguistic transfer and note-taking followed by a second phase designed to introduce students to consecutive interpretation through a gradual process. The study suggests that instructors need not limit the course objective to improving the language competence of learners, and can create an interpretation course which secures improving English proficiency, and authenticity at the undergraduate level.