2010-11 Course Catalog - Century College

7 Course Descriptions(OPI) advanced-high or higher rating in bothEnglish and the second language.Spanish Writing for Native SpeakersTRIN 1071 2 CreditsNative Spanish speakers will discuss andpractice formal writing conventions of Spanishand practice reading and writing in formalSpanish registers.Prerequisite: Students must have alanguage proficiency level equivalent tothe American College Teachers of ForeignLanguages (ACTFL) Oral Proficiency Interview(OPI) advanced-high or higher rating in bothEnglish and the second language or consentof instructor. Recommendations: NativeSpanish speaker.Reading and Writing in HmongTRIN 1073 3 CreditsThis course covers the sound-lettercorrespondences in Hmong. Students willpractice decoding and reading in Hmong.Students will also practice writing in Hmongand discuss differences between WhiteHmong and Green Hmong as it pertains towriting in Hmong.Prerequisite: Students must have a languageproficiency level equivalent to the AmericanCollege Teachers of Foreign Languages(ACTFL) Oral Proficiency Interview (OPI)advanced-high or higher rating in both Englishand the second language or consent ofinstructor. Recommendations: Native Hmongspeaker.Somali Writing for Native SpeakersTRIN 1075 3 CreditsThis course is for native speakers of Somaliwho did not receive their primary literacyeducation in Somali language schools. Thecourse reviews formal writing conventions andlinguistic structures of Somali which influencethe formal Somali writing system.Recommendation: Native Somali speaker.Occupational SpecialtyGlossary DevelopmentTRIN 2020 1 CreditThis course introduces strategies forinterpreting terms and concepts which donot exist in the target language. The courseexplores different methods of researchingunfamiliar terminology and various optionsfor dealing with this interpreting challenge.196 Century College 2010-2011Coursework includes research techniquesand principles for interpreting unfamiliarterminology in an ethical and responsiblemanner. Students will research and builda glossary for a specialized interpretingencounter.Prerequisite: TRIN 1031 and consent ofinstructor.Intermediate Skills of InterpretingTRIN 2022 4 CreditsIn this course students will begin practicingsimultaneous interpreting. The courserefines skills in consecutive interpreting anddefinitions of accuracy. Ethical situations andthe Standards of Practice for the field will beexplored through role plays and discussions.Principles of sight translation will also beintroduced.Prerequisite: TRIN 1041 and consent ofinstructor.Advanced Skills of InterpretingTRIN 2023 4 CreditsThis course is designed to help studentsprepare for certification skills tests andprofessional practice. Simultaneousinterpreting will be practiced for up to 20minutes at 140 words per minute. Erroranalyses will identify areas for growth inconsecutive interpreting and sight translation.Students will analyze ethical practices throughrole plays and discussion.Prerequisite: TRIN 2020, TRIN 2022, andconsent of instructor.Role of the Interpreter in EducationTRIN 2035 1 CreditThis course focuses on the role of theinterpreter in education. It covers topics suchas the role of the interpreter in diagnostictesting, interpreting for young children, andethical conflicts and challenges to the role ofthe interpreter that are unique to educationalsettings. Students will also explore the roleof the interpreter for paraprofessionals andcultural liaisons who are employed with dualroles.Prerequisite: TRIN 2023 or concurrentenrollment.Role of the Interpreter in MedicineTRIN 2036 1 CreditThis course focuses on the role of theinterpreter in medical settings and coverstopics such as the role of the interpreterwhen working as a member of a medicalteam. Students will practice transparentlyrole-shifting and explore the boundaries andchallenges of people working in dual-rolepositions. This course will discuss and roleplaysituations which impact the role of theinterpreter in medical settings.Prerequisite: TRIN 2023 or concurrentenrollment.Over-the-phone InterpretationTRIN 2065 1 CreditInterpreting over the phone without visualcues is often difficult. This course discussesissues in over-the-phone interpreting andreviews policies and best practices for overthe-phoneinterpreting.Prerequisite: TRIN 2022 and consent ofinstructor.Automated Language TranslationSoftware ProgramsTRIN 2069 3 CreditsThis course explores various automatedtranslation software packages which areavailable. Students will explore one or moreprograms in depth using translations they havepreviously done.Prerequisite: TRIN 1021 or consent ofinstructor, and five or more translations andsource texts.Internship in Translation and InterpretingTRIN 2780 1 - 3 CreditsStudents will have the opportunity to work inthe industry to gain experience and advancetheir skills. This may be a paid or unpaidinternship.Prerequisite: TRIN 2023 or concurrentenrollment, and consent of instructor.Visual CommunicationsTechnologyPrinciples of Digital Communications IVCT 1012 3 CreditsThis first semester course provides thestudent with an introduction to the technicaland conceptual principles of the visualcommunications industry and how thoseprinciples are applied in its various fields.