CERTIFICATE IN COURT INTERPRETING: SPANISH/ENGLISH

This program is designed for individuals with a mastery of both Spanish and English. As a prerequisite to entering the program, all prospective students must pass an oral entrance exam in both languages to determine linguistic competence and general cultural preparation. The exam consists of a telephone interview. Please contact the department for an appointment.Certificate RequirementsAdmission: Satisfactory rating in Spanish and English on an oral entrance exam. Results are valid for one year. Students are formally admitted to the program only upon successful completion of Fundamentals of Court Interpreting/X27.9601 with a grade of B or better. Course of Study: Certificates are awarded to students who successfully complete the six courses listed below with an average grade of B or better.

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COURSE CHECK LIST			COURSE NO.	PRICE
Required Courses (6 of these courses are required)
	Fundamentals of Court Interpreting This course addresses the role and function of the court interpreter, including ethical issues, the identification of reference materials, preparation of glossaries, translation theories and... (click on course name to read more)		X27.9601	$1,065
	Court Procedures		X27.9602	*
	Consecutive Interpreting		X27.9607	*
	Simultaneous Interpreting II		X27.9608	*
	Simultaneous Interpreting I Get an introduction to a variety of simultaneous interpreting techniques and skills including shadowing, paraphrasing, decalage, queuing, dual-task training, voice control, and note-taking. (click on course name to read more)		X27.9610	$870
	Translation for Interpreters Gain an understanding of the translation of standard legal documents and the transcription and translation of court-related audiotapes. Review classic translation techniques, resources, and the... (click on course name to read more)		X27.9611	$870

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