2016-2017 Graduate

INTR 505 Supervision of Interpreting Systems

This course focuses on supervision of interpreting systems. Students examine core skills shared by supervisors and analyze strategies that promote effective communication and resolve conflict in the workplace.

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INTR 506 Leadership in Interpreting

This course introduces the major theories and concepts of leadership and their application to the field of interpreting. It will explore the link between leadership, ethics, and values.

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INTR 560 Ethics in Leadership

This course addresses central issues of moral philosophy, seeking to identify and understand moral challenges peculiar to leadership. Ethical problems taking on a particular guise in leadership contexts are explored.

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INTR 561 Conducting Diagnostic Assessments for ASL-English Interpreters

This course provides supervisors of interpreters, lead interpreters and/or mentors with a common system, along with the tools and resources needed to effectively conduct skills-based diagnostic assessments.

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INTR 580 Overview of Legal Interpreting in the American Legal System

This course introduces students to the American Judicial System including the scope and jurisdiction of federal and state courts and an overview of the civil and criminal court process.

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INTR 581 Civil Litigation

This course provides students with a foundation in civil law, procedures and systems that is essential to understanding the legal meaning of civil law proceedings to be interpreted.

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INTR 582 Criminal Law

This course examines criminal law and its associated procedures, as well as the implications of the criminal procedure and legal language on the interpreting process.

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INTR 583 Internship: Skill Development for Legal Interpreters

This course provides the student with a firm foundation in the tasks of interpreting legal texts and guides the practicum experience.

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