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INT - Interpreter Education

INT 130

INTERPRETING: INTRO TO THE PROFESSION

(3.00 CR.)

Introduces basic principles and practices of interpreting, focusing on the history of the profession, logistics of interpreting situations, regulatory and legislative issues, resources, and the Code of Ethics. Describes the state quality assurance screening and national certification exam systems, including test procedures. Lecture 3 hours per week.