Students will learn about consecutive interpreting and note-taking for interpreters. Students will learn about the role of the community interpreter and how to manage the flow of information in an interpreted encounter. They will explore their own personal culture and beliefs and understand how to support the communication goals of everyone involved in the encounter. Learning will be supported by interpreting under supervision at clinical learning sites. Course Outcomes: 1. Describe the function of the consecutive interpreting mode in community settings. ILO (3) PLO (2) 2. Demonstrate the practice of note-taking for interpreting. ILOs (3, 4) PLOs (2, 6) 3. Demonstrate the mode of consecutive interpreting. ILOs (1, 3) PLOs (2, 4, 6) 4. Apply the principles and protocols of interpreting to novel scenarios in order to determine possible courses of action. ILOs (1, 3, 4) PLOs (2, 3) 5. Engage in reflective practices and self-monitoring to assess areas of strength and weakness. ILOs (1, 3) PLO (3) 6. Recognize their personal beliefs and culture, and examine the impact of these on professional practice. ILOs (1, 5) PLOs (3, 5)
Prerequisite
Acceptance into CBC's Spanish Medical Interpreting program and completion of INTP 101 and INTP 102 with a 1.5 or better.