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Course Criteria
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4.00 Credits
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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1.00 Credits
This course provides a structured environment for refining spoken language skills in preparation for the ACTFL Oral Proficiency Interview. Coursework involves self-assessment, individual and group practice, and exposure to theories, models, and techniques related to language enhancement in the context of interpreting. 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. 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.
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1.00 Credits
This course introduces the parameters of the interpreting task, the interpreter's role, and strategies for effective collaboration with interpreters. Topics include disparities in service provision, their effects on culturally diverse and limited-English proficient clients, and legislation related to the provision of interpreting and translating services. This course is intended for students and professionals who work with clients who have limited English proficiency. This course does not count toward the 30 credits for the Certificate or the 60 credits for the AAS in Translating and Interpreting (TRIN). 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, or instructor consent.
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1.00 Credits
This course covers business practices relevant to freelance translators and interpreters. Coursework includes professional business practices for freelancers, record keeping, development of a resume and/or portfolio of sample work, resources for marketing/networking, and identification of sources of freelance work. 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 1021, TRIN 1032, and TRIN 1033 with grades of C or higher.
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3.00 Credits
This course is conducted entirely in Spanish and covers reading, discussions, and writing practice in the language. This course is intended for students with a firm grasp of basic reading and writing skills in Spanish. 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, or instructor consent. Recommendation: Language proficiency level equivalent to the American College Teachers of Foreign Languages (ACTFL) Oral Proficiency Interview (OPI) advanced-mid or higher in both English and Spanish.
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3.00 Credits
This course refines reading and writing skills in Hmong for students who have advanced oral proficiency in the language. Coursework includes reading and writing in Hmong in a variety of settings and discussion of dialectical variation. This course is intended for students who have some basic knowledge of reading and writing in Hmong. 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, or instructor consent. Recommendation: Language proficiency level equivalent to the American College Teachers of Foreign Languages (ACTFL) Oral Proficiency Interview (OPI) advanced-high or higher rating in both English and Hmong. Native Hmong speaker or advanced oral proficiency, and basic reading and writing skills in the language
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3.00 Credits
This course is designed for native speakers of Somali who did not receive their primary literacy education in Somali-language schools, or those with advanced oral proficiency in the language. The course reviews formal writing conventions and linguistic structures of Somali and discusses regional dialectical variation. This course is intended for students who have some basic knowledge of reading and writing in Somali. 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, or instructor consent. Recommendation: Language proficiency level equivalent to the American College Teachers of Foreign Languages (ACTFL) Oral Proficiency Interview (OPI) advanced-high or higher rating in both English and the second language. Native Somali speaker or advanced oral proficiency, and basic reading and writing skills in the language.
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4.00 Credits
This course builds on TRIN 1033 in order to further develop consecutive interpreting, note-taking, and sight translation skills; it also introduces basic simultaneous interpreting skills. Practice material includes increasingly longer and more complex interactions from a range of settings, including medical, educational, and legal. In addition to interpreting and sight translation practice, coursework includes relevant theoretical concepts, including interactional and social aspects of dialogue interpreting; exploration and application of the codes of ethics; topic preparation; and development of self-monitoring and self-assessment abilities. 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 1021, TRIN 1032, and TRIN 1033 with grades of C or higher and instructor consent.
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1.00 - 4.00 Credits
This course provides the opportunity for students to enhance their learning experience or explore a specialty area through independent study. Projects will be developed cooperatively between the student and the instructor in order to help the student pursue specific areas of interest related to translation and interpreting. Language proficiency level equivalent to the American College Teachers of Foreign Languages (ACTFL) Oral Proficiency Interview (OPI) advanced-high or higher rating in the weaker language; advanced-mid is accepted on a case-by-case basis and requires a commitment to further language study. Prerequisite(s): TRIN 1021, TRIN 1032, and TRIN 1033 with a grade of C or higher, and instructor consent.
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4.00 Credits
This course focuses on developing students' translation skills. Through practice and exposure to theory, students will refine their understanding of the translation task, increase their ability to produce professional level translations, and explore ethical issues related to translation. Students will encounter and translate texts from a variety of knowledge domains, including medical, education, and legal. They will also be introduced to a variety of technologies used by professional translators, including CAT tools. 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. Students must be able to write at least two languages fluently to complete this course. In rare cases, and with the consent of the program director, students who speak two or more languages fluently but only write fluently in English may be granted permission to substitute an independent study for this course in order to meet the requirements for the diploma. This exception is reserved for primarily oral languages for which there is a high demand for interpreters. Prerequisite(s): TRIN 1021, TRIN 1032, and TRIN 1033 with a grade of C or higher.
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