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Introduction to Speech-to-Text Interpreting

Introduction to Speech-to-Text Interpreting

Nonstop MOOC on methods and technologies for accessibility,
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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.

ESCO SKILLS

Learning Outcome 3

The student can also reflect on their own experiences in regard to STT interpreting.

ESCO SKILLS

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Information

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

Tampere University