TRIN 1033 - Interpreting Skills I

Institution:

Century College - Minnesota

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Description:

This course introduces students to fundamental interpreting skills, both in theory and in practice, with a focus on developing consecutive interpreting ability and introducing sight translation. Coursework includes cognitive skills of interpreting, introduction to interactional and social aspects of dialogue interpreting, note-taking, situational management, introduction to topic preparation, beginning development of self-monitoring and self-assessment abilities, and application of ethical decision-making and standards of practice through interpreting practice. Students will also be introduced to relevant theoretical concepts. Students must be enrolled in the Translation and Interpreting Program before taking this course. A completed student information form must be submitted to trin@century.edu. Before taking this course, students must have completed TRIN 1021 and TRIN 1032 with a grade of C or higher, or be concurrently enrolled in TRIN 1021 and TRIN 1032. Students enrolled in this course will take the ACTFL Oral Proficiency Interview in their weaker language. Prerequisite(s): Course placement into college-level English and Reading OR completion of ENGL 0950 with a grade of C or higher OR completion of RDNG 0940 with a grade of C or higher and qualifying English Placement Exam OR completion of RDNG 0950 with a grade of C or higher and ENGL 0090 with a grade of C or higher OR completion of ESOL 0051 with a grade of C or higher and ESOL 0052 with a grade of C or higher; and instructor consent.

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4.00

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Institution Website:

www.century.edu

Phone Number:

(651) 770-3200

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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