DG Interpretation support for masters courses in conference interpreting
Teaching assistance, or ‘pedagogical assistance’ as it is called in DG Interpretation, is assistance provided to the universities with whom we cooperate and who are training conference interpreters.
Eligible universities can apply to request specific training modules.
A unique approach
DG Interpretation has developed its own pedagogical approach to train interpreters to the standards required to work for the EU institutions. We want to share this know-how with universities to help prepare graduates to take and pass our recruitment competitions for staff interpreters and accreditation tests for freelance interpreters.
Pedagogical assistance is also a way for us to discuss professional standards and expectations with the universities providing the training. Although students are often being trained by professional interpreters, hearing a first-hand account from a staff interpreter working at the European Commission is an invaluable opportunity. Students can learn about matters ranging from EU policies to job prospects and everyday life as a conference interpreter at an EU institution.
Types of assistance
Universities can request 3 types of pedagogical assistance:
- training for students
- training for trainers
- DG Interpretation attendance at aptitude tests or mid-term or final exams
For student training, there are many modules to choose from. On the Training assistance page, download the file under ‘On site and online assistance’.
Trainers and training material
Pedagogical assistance trainers are staff interpreters who have been trained in-house to teach students and trainers. They have access to training material that has been developed by our highly-experienced trainers.
Impact
Over the last 3 years, DG Interpretation has given around 350 days of pedagogical assistance to over 50 universities in EU countries and candidate countries.
Get in touch
If you would like to find out more about our pedagogical assistance system or tell us about how you support conference interpreter training, we would love to hear from you. To do so, please create a community and share your knowledge.
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