Professional Practice Forum in Interpreting: Practicum

1-3 Credits

Provides opportunities to interpret consecutively and simultaneously in real-world settings on campus and in the public service, legal, business, and political communities. Develops team leader skills by organizing and convening an event or series of events (conference, debate, or negotiation), selecting topics and delegates, and preparing speeches and arguments to deliver and interpret. Collaboration with participants in M.A. translation courses is sought. Requires independent study plan agreed with course instructor.