ASL 4450 - Legal Interpreting

Institution:

Utah Tech University

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Description:

This course explores the unique vocabulary, settings and requirements in legal interpreting. Students will learn the unique meanings of various legal terms. Students will discuss court procedures, legal briefs and terminology. This course is taught in ASL. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful completion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Facilitate communication and compliance with courtroom protocol and etiquette. 2. Produce correct Courtroom language and consider interpreter safety. 3. Facilitate communication between the legal professional, the Deaf consumer and other individuals in the legal settings including any setting that may become a legal issue. 4. Develop a plan to provide the highest level of information possible to match the consumer's needs. 5. Consider the nuances of vocabulary choices. 6. Recommend when it is appropriate to request assistance from a more seasoned interpreter or a CDI. Prerequisites: Acceptance into the Interpreter Program. FA

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3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.utahtech.edu/

Phone Number:

(435) 652-7500

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Semester

General Education

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