The course introduces the main theoretical frameworks of interpreting as a linguistic, cognitive and social activity.
It traces the development of Interpreting Studies and examines key models: interpretive theory, effort models, cognitive 
approaches, and sociolinguistic and dialogic perspectives. Students distinguish between conference, 
public service and court interpreting. Emphasis is placed on the interpreter’s role, on the transfer of meaning 
rather than words,  and on the challenges posed by new technologies and artificial intelligence. The course links 
theory to practice and prepares students for the Interpreting specialization.

• Introduction to Interpreting Studies: history, scope, terminology
• Interpreting modes (simultaneous, consecutive, whispered, dialogue)
• Interpretive theory and sense transfer
• Cognitive models: memory, attention, Effort Models
• The interpreter as social agent: role, neutrality, ethics
• Interpreting in justice and public services
• Interpreting and artificial intelligence

• Βλαχόπουλος, Σ. (2026). Διαπολιτισμική Επικοινωνία στη Δικαιοσύνη. Μετάφραση και διερμηνεία στην εποχή της Τεχνητής Νοημοσύνης. Νομική Βιβλιοθήκη.
• Pöchhacker, F. (2022). Introducing Interpreting Studies (3rd ed.). Routledge.
• Gile, D. (2009). Basic Concepts and Models for Interpreter and Translator Training. John Benjamins.
• Wadensjö, C. (1998). Interpreting as Interaction. Longman.
• Pöchhacker, F. & Shlesinger, M. (eds.) (2002). The Interpreting Studies Reader. Routledge.
• Hale, S. (2004). The Discourse of Court Interpreting. John Benjamins.

Lectures, discussion, case studies.

E-learning platform, audiovisual material, various AI tools

Group project with a 2,000-word executive summary and a 30-minute oral presentation. The use of AI is encouraged in line with course guidelines and must be declared.