STANDARD COMPETENCIES:

 

 1. Demonstrate the understanding of the basics of research required to prepare for assignments.

 2. Demonstrate consecutive interpreting skills in legal and community settings.

 3. Interpret consecutive statements without loss of details, or intent of the message.

 4. Exhibit fluency in the delivery of consecutive interpretation mode while effectively using notes as an aid.

 5. Practice the expanded skills for a more professional delivery of consecutive interpretation.

 

 

 TOPICAL OUTLINE:

 

 I. Research basics and resources available internally and externally to the college

 II. Note-taking skills

     A. Effective listening

     B. Background knowledge of the subject matter

     C. Symbol creation

     D. Note-taking structure and readability

 III. Advanced interpreting skills in educational settings

     A. Individualized Education Plan

     B. Parent/Teacher conferences

 IV. Advanced interpreting skills in court settings

     A. Practice with criminal testimony

     B. Practice with civil testimony

 V. Advanced interpreting skills in community settings. May include any of the following

     A. Depositions

     B. Investigations

     C. Medical and psychological evaluations

     D. Immigration proceedings

     E. Second medical opinions for difficult medical diagnoses

     F. Administrative hearings

     G. Social security benefits hearings