SPLI 1101 - Fundamentals of Interpreting

Institution:

Central New Mexico Community College

Subject:

Description:

This introductory course to the program addresses fundamental philosophical, theoretical, and technical knowledge and skills necessary for the provision of professional cross-cultural linguistic services in the healthcare and legal sectors. The course covers the different aspects of interpreting in the legal and medical fields, including the role of the medical and court interpreter, ethical issues and best practices, research skills and job opportunities. The fundamentals of simultaneous, consecutive and sight interpretation will be introduced with an emphasis on legal and medical vocabulary and grammar.

Credits:

4.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

Departmental Approval

Corequisites:

Exclusions:

Level:

Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.cnm.edu

Phone Number:

(505) 224-3000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Trimester

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