會議口譯實習成效初探——以臺師大翻譯研究所為例

Abstract

會議口譯訓練向來重視實務，教室內的教學雖然力求模擬真實，但仍然與現實口譯情境有一段差距，需要透過實習來補足。目前各校針對實習有不同的做法，目的不外乎是讓學生獲得實作經驗，從經驗中反思、調整口譯工作模式，為畢業後踏入口譯職場做好準備。本研究旨在探討研究所層級會議口譯實習之成效，採用深度訪談法，訪問八位2013年至2019年間修業的臺師大翻譯所會議口譯組校友，從在職的專業人士觀點，分析現行實習做法對於就業的幫助。研究結果顯示，臺師大翻譯所會議口譯實習完整發揮其應有功能，有助於學生探索職涯，結合理論與實務，增進專業能力與專業態度，以及銜接就業。整體而言，校友認為實習不論在質或量都令人滿意，亦對於臺師大翻譯所模擬會議之真實度表達肯定，惟實際做口譯類型的實習應盡可能涵蓋逐步與同步兩種口譯模式，並且在啞口譯箱的實施上應更有規劃。除此之外，受訪亦者提及新冠肺炎疫情造成線上會議盛行，建議翻譯所未來可考慮將遠距口譯融入實習內容。Although the practice-oriented conference interpreter training seeks to bring the real world into the classroom, actual interpreting situations cannot be fully simulated. This is where practicum comes in. Interpreting schools implement different practicum programs to enable students to acquire hands-on experience, reflect and adjust their approach to interpreting, thereby preparing themselves for the job market. The purpose of this study is to explore the effectiveness of conference interpreting practicum programs at graduate level. In-depth interviews were conducted with eight working professionals who trained as conference interpreters at GITI, NTNU between 2013 and 2019. Based on their retrospective views, this article analyzed the link between practicum and work readiness. Research results show that conference interpreting practicum implemented by GITI, NTNU fulfills its functions in helping students explore their career interests, combine theory and practice, develop professional skills and attitudes, and prepare to enter the workforce. Overall, the research participants expressed satisfaction with both the quality and quantity of the practicum activities, especially with regard to the high level of authenticity in the mock conferences. However, in terms of live interpreting, the practicum could perhaps benefit from a well-balanced mix of both modes of interpreting, i.e., consecutive and simultaneous, and a more organized implementation of dumb booth practice. In addition, participants suggested that future practicum programs include remote interpreting opportunities in response to the rise of teleconferences caused by COVID-19.