ACADEMIC PRESENTATION II

C1

Mediation

Final tips

Language

Closure

Frame your text

Steps

Introduction

Index

It is NOT a TRANSLATION. It is NOT a SUMMARY.

What is NOT interlinguistic mediation?

What is interlinguistic mediation?

In simpler terms, it is relaying information from one language to another adapting to soico-linguistic and cultural needs of a recepient.

Introduction

Steps

01

Frame your text

02

Closure

03

Language

04

Final tips

05

First things first

1. Read the task attentively2. Underline important socio-cultural information about the recepient. 3. Read the text you need to mediate. 4. Select the most relevant information. 5. Organize this information so that the recipient can understand it. 6. Summarize this information 7. Explain it to the recepient. 8. Follow the predetermined structure (e-mail, voice message, or face-to-face conversation)

Address the recipient by acknowledging their request

Dear Sam, In relation to your request, I will gladly help you make sense of the main points in the excerpt you have sent me./I am happy to relay to you the most relevant information you need to take into account.

Address the recipient once again to round off the text

Well Sam, those are the key points/that is the main information youneed to consider before taking a decision/enrolling in the course/beginning the application process, etc. Should you need any additional clarification, do not hesitate to let me know./I am available to help you with any other queries you may have./Give me a shout if you think I can further assist you once you get the proceedings under way.

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Use reposting verbs

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Use reposting verbs

Explain: The article explains that /how toConvey: The text conveys the idea that ... Require: You are required to make an appointment/submit documents/have a digital certificate. Contain: This text contains/offers/lays outs/comments on procedures as to… Advertise: This text advises ... Warn: The final paragraphs warns citizens about

Remember to use:

1. Appropriate register.2. Appropriate vocabulary, grammar structures, and connectors.3. Examples/comparisons to help the recepient understand the information. 4. Explain socio-cultural aspects only if they are present.