This course will be divided into two sections that focus on written textual analysis and spoken discourse analysis. The course will provide you with opportunities to engage in intensive practical textual and discourse analysis in English and the LOTE of advanced (specialised/technical) texts and discourses. You will explore the theoretical aspects regarding the written and oral transfer of different text types and will focus on the language use and usage, the socio-semiotic perspective in language use/function - and its implications for bilingual communication processes in translation and interpretation. The course will also cover linguistic theories that are vital for analysing the discourse that characterises specialised fields in interpreting, and will provide you with the tools and strategies to succeed professionally in complex professional environments.