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Legal Interpretation in Criminal Proceedings

This advanced course covers the different court proceedings that take place in the course of the prosecution of a criminal case. Criminal cases will be followed through the State and Federal Systems from the arraignment process through the sentencing hearing. Students will perform role-playing exercises in simultaneous, consecutive and sight translation as appropriate and based on the type of interpretation required in court.

Note: prerequisites: Successful completion of Entrance Exam, "Introduction to Interpretation," "Consecutive Interpretation," "Simultaneous Interpretation," and "Introduction to Court Interpretation." Certified or registered interpreters are welcome to enroll without completing above prerequisites. Elective for the Professional Certificate in Translation and Interpretation.

Other Credit: 5 points of ATA Continuing Education in Category A and 30 hours of instructor-led CIMCE credit.

Course Number: LING-40072   Credit: 3 units

This course is part of the following Certificate Program(s):

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The course "Legal Interpretation in Criminal Proceedings" indicates a prerequisite that must be completed before enrolling. If we find that the prerequisite requirement has not been met, you will be dropped from the course and issued a full refund. Course prerequisite waivers are permitted, pending you can demonstrate proof of equivalent knowledge/experience. To request a waiver, please contact the academic department offering the course.

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04/06/13 - 06/15/13   (Click to show details) In-class 094593 $425.00 Closed