This course prepares students for interpreting in legal settings. Coursework includes an overview of the justice system at the federal, state, and local level; regulatory frameworks regarding language access; types of situations in which interpreters may be called upon; ethics and decision-making; a range of legal proceedings and settings; and certification opportunities for interpreters. Students will practice with domain-specific materials and have the opportunity to develop a domain-specific glossary.
In order to enroll in this course, students must have received a rating of Advanced High or higher on the American College Teachers of Foreign Languages (ACTFL) Oral Proficiency Interview (OPI) in their weaker language; advanced-mid is accepted on a case-by-case basis and requires a commitment to further study of the weaker language.
Prerequisite(s): TRIN 2022 with a grade of C or higher, or concurrently enrolled. Note: students concurrently enrolled in prerequisite course must contact Records Office for verification.
