This module introduces the student to speech-to-text interpreting, also known as print interpreting. The student will learn about what STT interpreting is, what are the requirements for working as an STT interpreter and what the work can be like in practice. The student will independently practice the 10 finger typing method and try interpreting a couple of short videos.
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Introduction to Speech-to-Text Interpreting
Introduction to Speech-to-Text Interpreting
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Description
This course is part of the larger module "Methods and technologies for accessibility and their evaluation" which consists of over 25 modules (1 ECT each). If you want to become an expert at creating digitally accessible services, make sure to check them out.
- Study format
- Online
- Application period
- 6 August 2023 – 1 December 2024
- Study period
- 6 August 2023 – 31 December 2024
- Credits
- 1 ECTS
- Pace
- 0%
- Hosting university
- Tampere University
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Learning outcomes
Learning Outcome 1
The student will know what speech-to-text interpreting is and how one can get qualified to work as an STT interpreter in Finland.
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Learning Outcome 2
The student will have improved their typing skills, know their estimated typing rate, and have tried out what it could be like to speech-to-text interpret something in real time.
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Learning Outcome 3
The student can also reflect on their own experiences in regard to STT interpreting.
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This module introduces the student to speech-to-text interpreting, also known as print interpreting. The student will learn about what STT interpreting is, what are the requirements for working as an STT interpreter and what the work can be like in practice. The student will independently practice the 10 finger typing method and try interpreting a couple of short videos.
Hosting university
Tampere University
