Research

Research is organized along the following lines:

• The interpreting process: cognitive dimensions and memory
• Acquisition of expertise in interpreting
• Selection criteria for conference interpreting trainees (cognitive and psychological factors)
• Conference interpreting and aging
• Interpreting pedagogy (face-to-face, distance and blended learning)

Development work focuses on the further enhancement of the virtual learning environment (VLE) the Department developed for training interpreters (Virtualinstitute©).

Information on the above R&D projects, names of researchers and access to publication abstracts can be found on the Interpreting Department Virtual Institute.