Applying both Retrospection and Introspection in Interpreting Training: A Blend Pedagogical Model (Experience of A BS Interpreting Training L2 Class)

Abstract

The study aims at applying a Blended Model of Retrospection, Introspection and Efforts for teaching interpretation on a beginner level of interpreting class.to know its validity, outcomes and feasibility in the teaching of interpretation.  The experience of applying this blended model on multilingual and multicultural students is unique in the sense that the trainees belong to multiple nationalities i.e. Pakistan, China, Arab world, Africa, and Thailand. For the majority both the language pair Arabic <> English are 2^nd languages whereas interpreting a 2^nd language or B language into another 3^rd language or C language is a real challenge. To cope with this challenge this blended model of teaching has been designed. This modified model supported and assisted the education and training of interpretation in such a multilingual class. The trainees were directed to apply the proposed efforts in pre-interpreting phase as retrospective application to prepare for introspective applications inside the real time interpreting class. This blended methods enhanced the potential of both the smart trainees and the low performer trainees. Surely, the study enriches the area of interpreting training with good insights and findings.