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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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4.00 Credits
This course builds on TRIN 1033 and TRIN 1083 in order to further develop skills through practical and theoretical study. Skill-building practice is primarily focused on simultaneous interpretation of speeches and dialogues from a range of settings, including medical, educational, and legal, in addition to sight translation. Coursework includes relevant theoretical concepts, including interactional and social aspects of dialogue interpreting; exploration and application of the codes of ethics; topic preparation; and refinement of self-monitoring and self-assessment abilities. Prerequisite(s): TRIN 1083 with a grade of C or higher.
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1.00 Credits
This course serves as a companion to TRIN 2780 Internship. As students complete internship hours in the field, they will read and discuss relevant theory and scholarly research; engage in group discussion and follow up related to internship experiences; and have the opportunity to engage in instructor-led and/or -supervised experiential learning activities. Prerequisite(s): TRIN 1083 with a grade of C or higher or concurrently enrolled and instructor consent. Note: students concurrently enrolled in prerequisite course must contact Records Office for verification.
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3.00 Credits
This course prepares students for interpreting in educational settings. Coursework includes an overview of the K-12 educational system in the United States and Minnesota; regulatory frameworks regarding language access; types of situations in which interpreters may be called upon; ethics and decision-making; and specialized areas such as special education, mental health, and student assessment. 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 1083 with a grade of C or higher or concurrently enrolled.
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