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International Organizations for Interpreters
Explore international organizations from an interpreter's perspective, focusing on history, structure, and multilingualism.
Course Cost
₹ 2,699
Beginner
Skill Level
15 Hours
Self-paced lessons
This course, designed for aspiring conference interpreters, provides a comprehensive overview of international organizations from the unique perspective of the interpreting booth. Led by experts from the University of Geneva's Faculty of Translation and Interpreting, the course covers the history, development, structure, and functions of international organizations, with a special focus on multilingualism. Students will gain essential knowledge about potential future employers and develop tools for efficient preparation when working in international settings. The course highlights Geneva's role as a hub of multilateralism and includes visits to various organizations and interviews with experts, offering insider views on multilateralism and multilingualism in international contexts.
10,616 Enrolled
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What you'll learn
Understand the history and development of international organizations
Identify different types of international organizations and their structures
Gain knowledge about the legal status and basic texts of international organizations
Understand the decision-making processes in international bodies
Explore the role of multilingualism in international organizations
Learn about the founding and evolution of simultaneous interpretation
Analyze the benefits and shortcomings of the multilateral system
Develop skills for efficient preparation when working with international organizations
Skills you'll gain
This course includes:
2 Hours PreRecorded video
28 quizzes
Access on Mobile, Tablet, Desktop
FullTime access
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There are 6 modules in this course
This course offers a unique perspective on international organizations, viewed from the interpreting booth. It covers the history and evolution of the multilateral system, focusing on key organizations like the League of Nations, ILO, and the UN system. Students learn about the structure, legal status, and decision-making processes of international organizations. The course also delves into multilingualism, exploring language systems, the dominance of English, and the costs associated with multilingual operations. It concludes with an assessment of the benefits and shortcomings of international organizations, providing a balanced view of the multilateral system's importance and challenges.
International Geneva
Module 1 · 3 Hours to complete
History, Evolution and Trends
Module 2 · 3 Hours to complete
The Structure of International Organizations
Module 3 · 3 Hours to complete
The Competencies and Functioning of International Organizations
Module 4 · 2 Hours to complete
Multilingualism in International Organizations
Module 5 · 2 Hours to complete
Conclusion
Module 6 · 2 Hours to complete
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