Some methods for note-taking skill practice in interpretation teaching by Chinese Faculty, Military Science Academy

Abstract

In translating activity, for a limited amount of time, when the amount of information exceeds the memory capacity of the brain, the translator must rely on the support of the note-taking. Techniques of note-taking in spoken translation have specific characteristics, training note-taking techniques contribute to assure quality and improve translation efficiency. Determining the importance of taking notes, in teaching practice of speaking, the design of lessons that trains note-taking technique for learners, training a team of interpreters with good skills to translate to meet practical requirements is essential. Basing on the study of summarizing the results of previous people, combined with a review of practical experience, we summarize the characteristics of note-taking techniques and some methods of training note-taking techniques for Chinese major students at Military Science Academy.