In this course, students continue to hone their skills in the consecutive interpreting mode and in note-taking for interpreters. Students will work with increasingly complex material and develop their ability to self-monitor for errors and to replicate the register and style of the speaker. They will apply the code of ethics and standards of practice to interpreting scenarios. Students will also learn about how to begin operating as a freelance interpreter in Washington state and maintain their interpreting credentials. Learning will be supported by independent interpreting at clinical learning sites. Course Outcomes: 1. Demonstrate the mode of consecutive interpreting. ILOs (1, 3) PLO (2, 4, 6) 2. Demonstrate the practice of note-taking for interpreting. ILOs (3, 4) PLO (2, 6) 3. Apply the principles and protocols of interpreting to novel scenarios in order to determine possible courses of action. ILOs (1, 3, 4) PLO (2, 3) 4. Engage in reflective practices and self-monitoring to assess areas of strength and weakness. ILOs (1, 2) PLO (3) 5. Recognize their personal beliefs and culture, and examine the impact of these on professional practice. ILOs (1, 5) PLO (5) 6. Describe the administrative processes required to register and operate a freelancing business. ILOs (3, 4) PLO (2) 7. Describe the requirements to maintain interpreting certification. ILOs (3, 4) PLO (2)
Prerequisite
Acceptance into CBC's Spanish Medical Interpreting program and completion of INTP 103 and INTP 104 with a 1.5 or better.