TRIN 2035 - Interpreting in Education

Credits: 2
Hours/Week: Lecture NoneLab None
Course Description: This course introduces students to interpreting in educational settings. This course addresses various types of interpreted encounters in education. Coursework includes readings related to the topic and practice with domain-specific role plays, vocabulary, and challenging situations.
MnTC Goals
None

Prerequisite(s): TRIN 1041 with a grade of C or higher, or instructor consent.
Corequisite(s): None
Recommendation: None

Major Content

Types of educational settings and encounters
1. Testing
2. Special Education
3. Counseling
4. Parent/Teacher Conferences
5. Informational
6. Other
Special issues encountered in interpreting in educational settings
Role(s) of the interpreter in educational settings
Legal aspects of limited English proficient populations and education

Learning Outcomes
At the end of this course students will be able to:

discuss the different types of encounters interpreted in education.
discuss the role(s) of the interpreter in education and issues related to dual-role interpreters.
analyze complex and challenging scenarios related to interpreting in education.
implement strategies to deal with complex and challenging situations that may arise in interpreting in education.

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TRIN 2035 - Interpreting in Education