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MAND 55A
Consecutive Interpretation I

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Course Description

This course will introduce students to consecutive legal interpretation. Students will learn how to comply with the legal equivalence requirements of consecutive interpretation. They will also be introduced to the proper usage of this mode of interpretation in various settings. There will be a focus on memory building skills as well as notetaking techniques. Students will begin to develop their own notetaking systems and symbols. Through guided exercises, students will continue to build vocabulary and learn how to deal with various factors encountered when using the consecutive mode of interpretation.

Student Learning Outcomes

• Define retention using different techniques.
• Request a pre-appearance interview for proper preparation before an interpretation.
• Distinguish between the different types of speech used by speakers and know the implications for the interpreter.
• Develop a personal note-taking system.
• Manage impediments to their performance such as rate of speech, long utterances, unfamiliar terminology and poor acoustics.

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Course Details

Units

4.5 Units

Hours

• Weekly Lecture Hours: 4.5
• Weekly Lab Hours: 0

Gen Ed

General Education Class

Program Status

Program Applicable

Credit

Credit - Degree Applicable

Transferability

Transferable to CSU only

Grading Method

Letter Grading

Requisite and Advisory

Prerequisite(s)

MAND 54 or equivalent

Advisory(ies)

ESL 272 and ESL 273, or ESL 472 and ESL 473, or eligibility for EWRT 1A or EWRT 1AH or ESL 5

Corequisite(s)

Limitations on Enrollment and Entrance Skills

Limitation(s) on Enrollment

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