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Course Criteria
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3.00 Credits
Provides instruction in writing the spoken word with punctuation by means of a realtime translation theory as approved by NCRA to provide instantaneous translation. Continued theory instruction is provided and the use of tutorial and/or realtime technology and teacher interaction. Dictation practice for 2-voice, multi-voice testimony including literary, jury charge, current events and technical materials will assist in speed and accuracy development. Special emphasis is placed on dictionary building/management. Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to take dictation at 120 words per minute, transcribed with 95 percent accuracy by the end of this term. Prerequisite: RCT 260 and RCT 261. Student must achieve at least a C grade in the prerequisite courses. Corequisite: RCT 281. Student must receive at least a C grade in the prerequisite courses. Lecture: 3 credits (45 contact hours).
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2.00 Credits
Provides skill development in realtime dictionary building management and increase the user's machine shorthand speed and accuracy. This course must be taken in conjunction with RCT 280 Realtime Skill Development. Prerequisite: RCT 260 and RCT 261 or Consent of Instructor. Student must achieve at least a C grade in the prerequisite. Corequisite: RCT 280. Laboratory: 2 credits (90 contact hours).
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3.00 Credits
Provides students with broadcasting/CART technology in reference to the current CART Provider's Manual and comprehensive instruction in captioning an on-line translation system. Instructions will be provided in the basic care, setup, and maintenance of broadcast captioner's CART captioning equipment and the basic care and maintenance of the steno machine and computer hardware data input devices and realtime peripherals. CART technology will include: how to obtain system support; the applications of computer functions; and the applications of CAT functions. Captioning technology will include broadcast news production preparation prescripting, and psychology of on-air captioning. History of captioning will include Decoder Circuitry Act ADA guidelines, FCC regulations, deaf culture/awareness, and quality control/evaluation. Prerequisite: RCT 160, RCT 161, RCT 260, and RCT 261. Lecture: 3 credits (45 contact hours).
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3.00 Credits
Provides an opportunity for students to learn the judicial procedures as a judicial reporter. It includes hands-on computer and classroom instruction in the role of the reporter in trials, depositions, and administrative hearings, marking and handling of exhibits, indexing and storage of notes, and reporting techniques on interruption of speaker, obtain spellings of proper names, identifying speakers in a multi-speaker situation, swearing or affirming witnesses, handling discussions off the record, indicating nonverbal actions, certifying questions, reporting with an interpreter, sidebar discussions, handling reading and signing of depositions. Also provides instruction in transcript preparation and production, library and reference materials used in transcript production, job opportunities, reporting and transcription of voir dire, proofreading skills, ethics (including the distribution of NCRA Code of Professional Ethics) professional associations, professional image and dress, and development of portfolios and/or resumes. The
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5.00 Credits
This course will continue with instruction in writing the spoken word with punctuation by means of a conflict-free realtime theory and principles as approved by NCRA to provide instantaneous translation. Dictation of Q&A, (including medical, technical, current events, jury charge and literary materials for building vocabulary and language skills. The student will receive instruction on using a computer-aided (realtime) theory system and teacher interaction. The student will be able to take dictation at 160 words per minute, transcribed with 95 percent accuracy by the end of this term. Student studying Captioning/CART must pass speed test with 96 percent accuracy. Laboratory: 5 credits (135 contact hours). Prerequisite: 280 RCT and 281 RCT or Consent of Instructor.
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5.00 Credits
This course will continue with instruction in writing the spoken word with punctuation by means of a conflict-free reporting theory and principles as approved by NCRA to provide instantaneous translation and take dictation of 2-voice and multi-voice testimony including medical, technical, literary, jury charge and current events material. The student will receive instructions on using a computer-aided (realtime) theory system and teacher interaction. The student will be able to take dictation at a minimum of 225 words per minute, transcribed with 95% accuracy and take a simulated RPR skills test at the following speeds: 225 wpm testimony (2-voice), 200 wpm jury charge, and 180 wpm literary with not more than 3.75 hours of transcription time by the end of this course. Laboratory: 5 credits (135 contact hours). Prerequisite: RCT 291 Or Consent of the Instructor.
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2.00 Credits
The advanced internship will provide students with experience in the work-related environment of Realtime Judicial Reporting. Students are placed in courtroom and/or freelance office settings. A 40-page salable transcript of verbatim testimony must be turned in for at least 50 hours of direction under a practicing court reporter, of which a minimum of 40 hours shall be spent in actual writing time. Records must be maintained to verify the internship experience including (a) internship verification form, (b) narrative report, and (c) transcript of internship experience. The student will complete the specific graduation requirements outlined in NCRA General Requirements and Minimum Standards for the following tests: 225 word per minute testimony (two-voice), 200 words per minute jury charge, and 180 words per minute literary. The student shall complete at least 40 verified hours of actual writing time during internship and give a presentation to an organization or high school on the field of judicial reporting. Prerequisite: RCT 291 or
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2.00 Credits
Provides students with experience in a real world/simulated environment of Realtime Captioning. The program will assist the students in arranging the practicum experience. The practicum shall not begin until the student has completed the program's 160 wpm literary requirement. Student shall not serve in the capacity of the actual captioner nor CART provider during participation in the practicum. The student must participate in at least 40 hours of captioning/CART under the supervision of a practicing professional or instructor. Students must produce an unedited realtime and/or captioned translation of one hour of Captioning/CART services for educational and grading purposes only and shall not be sold. Records must be maintained to verify the practicum experience. Graduation requirements for broadcast/CART captioning students shall include (a) 180 wpm literary at 96 percent accuracy, (b) translation of one hour of captioning services for course evaluation and (c) complete 40 verified hours of actual writing time during practicum. Prerequisite:
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3.00 Credits
Designed to improve reading comprehension skills and vocabulary with narrative and expository materials and to develop an appreciation of narrative writing through individualized and/or group instruction and practice reading. Lecture: 3 hours. Prerequisite: Compass reading score 35-50. NOTE: Effective Fall 2010 COMPASS 44-50.
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3.00 Credits
Improves proficiency in reading comprehension, vocabulary, and critical thinking skills, and prepares students for college and career reading through individualized and/or group instruction practice. Prerequisite: As determined by KCTCS Placement Policy. Lecture: 3 credits (45 contact hours).
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