TRIN 1035 - Structured Language Enhancement

Credits: 1
Hours/Week: Lecture 1Lab None
Course Description: This course provides a structured environment for students or professionals seeking to improve their language skills. Students explore theories, models, and techniques related to language enhancement for novice interpreters. Classroom and homework activities focus on goal-setting, reflection, self-assessment, deliberate practice, and preparation for the Oral Proficiency Interview (OPI) test. Successful completion is contingent upon passing the OPI exam at a minimum level of Advanced Mid. Test scheduling and payment are the responsibility of the student.
MnTC Goals
None

Prerequisite(s): TRIN 1000 with grade of C or higher or concurrently enrolled. Assessment score placement in RDNG 1000 or completion of RDNG 0900 or RDNG 0950 with a grade of C or higher, assessment score placement in ENGL 1021 or completion of ENGL 0090 with a grade of C or higher; or instructor consent.
Corequisite(s): None
Recommendation: None

Major Content

Focused language enhancement exercises
Individual needs assessment and goal setting
Modeling of metacognitive processes for ongoing self-assessment
Presentation of expertise and skill acquisition theory and concept of deliberate practice
Structured follow-up and support with language-neutral individualized feedback

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

demonstrate knowledge of the theoretical underpinnings of skill development and deliberate practice.
develop metacognitive skills for self-assessment, goal setting in practice activities, and evaluation of progress.
employ focused techniques to improve specific areas of language performance.

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TRIN 1035 - Structured Language Enhancement