Course Offerings

This general course provides students with real-life translating and interpreting practice in a variety of fields. The course addresses the skills required and the tools and technologies used in translation and interpretation. Students will be prepared for further study in the professional-level training programs required for work in most fields. This course is an excellent first step toward a career in translating and interpreting.

Course Objectives

...identify the difference between translation and interpretation

...learn the skills, aptitudes and training approaches required for a translator or interpreter

...translate different types of texts

...use tools and technology for translation and interpretation

...analyze the use of language A and language B

...compare their translation among the participants and explain the choice of words for their translation

...know and utilize some techniques to improve interpretation

...understand the importance of culture in interpreting

...understand the importance of culture in translating

Outline of instruction

Introduction of the course
2. Practice test for interpretation
3. Practice test for translation
4. English to any other language
5. Other languages to English techniques
6. Basic tools and technologies used in translation and interpretation
7. Terminology used in medical field
8. Terminology used in legal field
9. Idioms used in legal field
10. Idioms used in medical field
11. Analysis of the process
12. Summary of the process
13. Group practice ( interpreting in medical field)
14. Group practice( interpreting in legal field)
15. Comments on translation and evaluation on group discussion
16. Basic requirements for interpretation with group practice
17. Consecutive interpretation and group Practice
18. Simultaneous interpretation and group practice
19. Reflection and Code of Ethics
20. Written test in interpretation
21 Analysis of the process of interpretation and final evaluation with feedback

Contact Hours

48

CEUs

1

Industry Standard, State or National Certification

None

CE or CU Articulation

No

Prerequisites

Successful completion of this course requires 90% attendance and satisfactory class participation (i.e., be able to demonstrate proficiency in all concepts taught). If a student has extenuating circumstances causing absences of greater than 10% of the class time, the student must make arrangements with the instructor to provide evidence of keeping up with the class material and making up the work, exercises, and projects missed; or demonstrate competency in the course objectives.

Text and Supplies Needed

Handouts

Clinical Site/Special Facilities

N/A

Requirements for Successful Completion

90% attendance

Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements

N/A

Intended Audience

Bilingual students interested in pursuing a career in interpretation and translation

Specific Industry or Business Support Needs

N/A

Wake County Need for Industry Positions

N/A

Industry or Job Titles Related to training Outcomes for Employment

Interpreter and Translation Agencies

Related Courses

FLI-3717W2

Course Contact Information

Community & Career Education Staff
919-532-5700
[email protected]