Course description
Introduction to Spoken Language Interpreting is the foundation course of a six course Language Interpreter Training program. This course presents the fundamentals of providing spoken language interpreting services in various settings. You will consider the role and responsibilities of the interpreter and discuss professional standards of practice and ethical principles to guide an interpreter's performance. The course also provides an introduction to various skills required for successful interpreting including note taking, active listening, memory retention, mental transposition and verbalization in the target language.
Course details
Delivery Options
Classroom Delivery: In-person instruction that takes place at a college campus.
Online Delivery: Content is delivered entirely online through self-directed components, allowing you the flexibility to learn anytime from wherever you are.
Remote Delivery: Technology-enabled virtual instruction that takes place outside of a physical classroom. Remote delivery includes some form of scheduled real-time virtual classes or drop-in times, as well as self-directed components.
Hybrid Delivery: Instruction that includes a combination of online or remote delivery, and some classroom activities.
Registration dates
Not all courses are offered each term.
Spring 2021 registration opens February 1, 2021. Fall 2021 registration opens July 5, 2021.