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MAND 56A
Simultaneous Interpretation I

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Course Description

This course will introduce students to simultaneous legal interpretation. Students will learn how to comply with the legal equivalence requirements of simultaneous interpretation. There will be an emphasis on reviewing; the history of simultaneous interpretation, the role of the interpreter, relevant settings and research skills. Students will practice paraphrasing, chunking and shadowing exercises to increase vocabulary and create a strong foundation to begin acquiring simultaneous interpreting skills up to 125 words per minute.

Student Learning Outcomes

• Perform dual tasking exercises as they have developed the skills necessary to enable them to listen, analyze and speak simultaneously.
• Demonstrate progression of their decalage to enable the further development of interpreting skills.
• Interpret vocabulary related to arraignments, constitutional rights, motions, preliminary hearings, jury instructions, juvenile proceedings and workers' compensation matters.
• Manage impediments to their performance.
• Interpret basic proceedings up to 125 wpm.

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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 54A 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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