INTR 2090 Fieldwork in Interpretation and Translation

3 Credit Hour(s)

Students complete X supervised hours in pre-approved placements for field experience; 25%-50% of the supervised hours must be shadowing a professional interpreter; 50%-75% of supervised hours must be interpreting and/or translating. The fieldwork supervisor must provide at least a midterm and final evaluation of the student’s performance.
Student Learning Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of the course, the student will be able to:

Apply classroom knowledge to real-world situations through various placement opportunities
Effectively interpret face-to-face encounters in various settings
Demonstrate an understanding of diverse approaches necessary to be an effective interpreter

Prerequisite(s): INTR 1010, INTR 1020, INTR 2010, INTR 2020, AND any requirements of the fieldwork placement site (e.g., background checks, vaccination records, etc.)
Corequisite(s): INTR 2080
This course is not designed for transfer to four-year universities. Students should check course recommendations with the college or university to which they intend to transfer for a baccalaureate degree. The receiving institution always makes the final decision about transferability of credits.