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International Organizations for Interpreters
  • Level Foundation
  • Duration 17 hours
  • Course by University of Geneva
  • Offered by

About

This course is primarily aimed at students of conference interpreting, or people who wish to begin studying conference interpreting. It is based on a long-standing lecture course given by the oldest interpreting school in the world, the Faculty of Translation and Interpreting at the University of Geneva. Our course looks at organizations from a viewpoint which very few people ever get to see; international organizations seen from the interpreting booth. You will learn about the history, development, structure and functions of international organizations, and of course the question of multilingualism. The purpose of this course is to help you, as a budding interpreter or translator, to gain basic knowledge about the institutions which may be your future employers, and to give you the essential tools that you will need to easily and efficiently prepare yourself for working at an international organization. Naturally, Geneva – renowned for its uniquely high concentration of international organizations – takes centre stage in this course. Throughout this course, we will take you with us to visit a number of these organizations, and to benefit from interviews with various experts who will give us an insider’s view of multilateralism, multilingualism and the other topics broached in the course.

Modules

Welcome

    • 2 Videos
    • 1 Readings
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2 Videos

  • Trailer
  • Course introduction

1 Readings

  • 📢 Important preliminary information: Evaluations

Module 1 introduction

    • 1 Videos
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  • Introduction

1. International Geneva

    • 2 Videos
    • 1 Assignment
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  • Lesson 1

2 Videos

  • International Geneva
  • Interview with Ambassador Jürg Lauber

2. International organizations in Geneva

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 2 Assignment
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  • International organizations in Geneva
  • Lesson 2

1 Videos

  • International organizations in Geneva

1 Readings

  • International organizations around the world

3. What is an international organization?

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  • Categorising international organizations

1 Videos

  • What is an international organization?

4. Joining an international organization

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  • Country name changes
  • Lesson 4

1 Videos

  • Joining an international organization

5. Final quiz

    • 1 Readings
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  • Module 1 final quiz

1 Readings

  • 📢 Important preliminary information: Evaluations

Module 2 introduction

    • 1 Videos
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  • Introduction

1. The origins of international organizations

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  • Lesson 1

1 Videos

  • The origins of the multilateral system

2. The League of Nations

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  • Lesson 2

1 Videos

  • The League of Nations

1 Readings

  • The successes and failures of the League of Nations

3. The ILO

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  • Lesson 3

1 Videos

  • The ILO: interview with Dorothea Hoehtker

1 Readings

  • The history of the ILO

4. The creation and development of the UN system

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  • Lesson 4

1 External Tool

  • UN member States

3 Videos

  • The lead-up to the founding of the United Nations
  • The founding of the United Nations
  • The expansion of the United Nations

1 Readings

  • The populations of UN member States

5. The growth of the multilateral system

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  • Why were international organizations founded?

3 Videos

  • The growth of the multilateral system part 1
  • The growth of the multilateral system part 2
  • The growth of the multilateral system part 3

Module 2 final quiz

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1 Readings

  • External podcast advisory notice

Module 3 introduction

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  • Introduction

1. The legal status of international organizations

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  • Lesson 1

2 Videos

  • The legal status of international organizations
  • Interview with Danielle Werthmüller

2. The basic texts of international organizations

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    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Discussion
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  • Lesson 2

1 Discussions

  • Analysis of a speech by ILO Director-General Guy Ryder: post your work

2 Videos

  • The basic texts of international organizations
  • Analysis of a speech by ILO Director-General Guy Ryder

1 Readings

  • Analysis of a speech by ILO Director-General Guy Ryder

3. Different kinds of international organization

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  • International organization bodies

2 Videos

  • The typical structure of intergovernmental organizations
  • The typical structure of intergovernmental organizations

4. Intergovernmental bodies

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  • Intergovernmental bodies
  • Who represents States within international organizations?

5. Integrated bodies and organization charts

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  • Integrated bodies

6. The UN system

    • 3 Videos
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  • Lesson 6

1 External Tool

  • Different kinds of UN entity

3 Videos

  • The UN system and specialized agencies
  • UN specialized agencies part 1
  • UN specialized agencies part 2

Module 3 final quiz

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Module 4 introduction

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  • Introduction

1. The principle of speciality

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    • 1 Discussion
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  • Lesson 1

1 Discussions

  • The principle of speciality

1 Videos

  • The principle of speciality

2. Competency clashes

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  • Mandate overlap

1 Readings

  • Mandate overlap case study: the WHO and the IAEA

3. What do international organizations do?

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  • EU texts
  • Lesson 3

1 External Tool

  • International organization roles

1 Videos

  • What do international organizations do?

4. The decision-making process

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  • Voting terms definitions
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2 Videos

  • The decision-making process
  • Vote by secret ballot

Module 4 final quiz

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  • Module 4 final quiz

Module 5 introduction

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  • Introduction

1. The history of multilingualism

    • 3 Videos
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  • Lesson 1

3 Videos

  • The history of multilingualism part 1
  • The history of multilingualism part 2
  • The history of simultaneous interpretation

2. Interpreting for international organizations

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  • Lesson 2

3 Videos

  • Language systems
  • Official and working languages
  • Interview with Ian Newton

3. The dominance of English

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  • The dominance of English

1 Readings

  • Globish

5. The cost of multilingualism

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  • Interview with François Grin part 1
  • Interview with François Grin part 2

1 Readings

  • Le multilinguisme dans les organisations internationales: une perspective économique

Module 5 final quiz

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Module 6 introduction

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  • Introduction

1. National sovereignty and multilateralism

    • 1 Videos
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  • Lesson 1

1 Videos

  • National sovereignty and multilateralism

2. Is multilateralism in crisis?

    • 3 Videos
    • 2 Readings
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  • The flaws of international organizations
  • Is multilateralism in crisis?
  • The importance of international organizations

2 Readings

  • Recommended reading: Les évolutions de l'ONU : Concurrences et intégration
  • GRAM (Groupement de recherche sur l'action multilatérale)

3. The cost of international organizations

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  • Lesson 3

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  • Orders of magnitude

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  • The cost of international organizations

Module 6 final quiz

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  • Module 6 final quiz

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Unlock the secrets of international organizations with "International Organizations for Interpreters." Designed for aspiring conference interpreters and translators, this foundational course is led by experts from the University of Geneva's prestigious Faculty of Translation and Interpreting. Over 1020 minutes, you will explore the history, structure, and functions of global institutions, with a special focus on multilingualism. Gain insider insights through expert interviews and on-site visits. Available via Coursera with Starter and Professional subscription options, this course is perfect for those aiming to work in international settings.

Dominique Leveillé
Instructors

Dominique Leveillé

Claire Bessant
Instructors

Claire Bessant