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DOI: https://doi.org/10.63023/2525-2445/jfs.ulis.5069
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Vol. 39 No. 2
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Research
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Thao, N. T. M., & Huyen, N. T. (2023). FACTORS AFFECTING THE QUALITY OF CONSECUTIVE INTERPRETATION AT MULTI-MEDIA ROOMS: FROM LECTURERS’ PERSPECTIVE. VNU Journal of Foreign Studies, 39(2), 149-163. https://doi.org/10.63023/2525-2445/jfs.ulis.5069

FACTORS AFFECTING THE QUALITY OF CONSECUTIVE INTERPRETATION AT MULTI-MEDIA ROOMS: FROM LECTURERS’ PERSPECTIVE

Nguyen Thi Minh Thao1,, Nguyen Thi Huyen1
1 School of Languages and Tourism, Hanoi University of Industry

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This study is to explore the main factors affecting the quality of consecutive interpretation of English majored students at School of Languages and Tourism (SLT), Hanoi University of Industry (HaUI). The data for this paper is mainly collected from a semi-structured interview which was adapted from the research by Chunli et al. (2021). The researchers interviewed 4 lecturers at SLT, then compared the answers with an in-depth analysis and review of common errors in students’ interpretation in the final test of the 7th semester which was assessed by the criteria for interpreting assessment proposed by Zwischenberger (2010). The research findings indicated that language competence, interpreting techniques, and psychological elements had great influence on the quality of students’ consecutive interpretation. Good preparation, avoiding perfectionism and practice are key points for students to improve the consecutive interpretation quality. The paper, hopefully, brings deeper understanding of consecutive interpretation as well as helpful information for lecturers and researchers in language study.


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quality, consecutive interpretation, semi-structured interview, errors

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