HCI 110

Introduction to Interpreting (3 CR)

Prerequisites: Interview and permission of the facilitator. Potential indicators of proficiency may be required.

This course provides a practical and theoretical introduction to the field of bilingual interpreting. Students will study interpreter roles and skills, modes of interpreting and translating, ethical issues, professional standards of practices, cultural competence and applied linguistics. Upon completion, students should have a strong foundation of knowledge regarding the profession of interpreting and should be ready for specific skills training. This course is taught in English. 3 hrs. lecture/wk. This course is taught in the fall semester
Associated Costs: In addition to the course tuition, fees, and textbooks, this course has additional expense considerations that are estimated to be $20.

HCI 120

Interpreting Skills I (3 CR)

Prerequisite or corequisite: HCI 110 with a grade of "C" or higher

This course develops students' skills in sight translation and consecutive interpreting. Listening and memory skills, communication strategies and intervention techniques also are emphasized. Upon completion, students should be able to sight translate short written texts and consecutively interpret non-technical, interactive messages between Spanish and English. This course is taught in English with some Spanish terminology and practice. 2 hrs. lecture and 2.5 hrs lab/wk. This course is taught in the fall semester.

HCI 130

Interpreting Skills II (3 CR)

Prerequisites: HCI 110 with a grade of "C" or higher and HCI 120 with a grade of "C" or higher

This course develops students' skills in simultaneous interpreting and written translation. In addition, through classroom, lab and field experiences, students practice the three interpretation modes they have learned in the program and improve all aspects of their interpreting while forming good professional habits. Self-assessment, professional growth and development of a personal philosophy of interpreting are stressed. This course is taught in English with some Spanish terminology and practice. 2 hrs lecture and 2.5 hrs lab/wk. This course is taught in the spring semester.

HCI 140

Spanish Medical Interpreting (3 CR)

Prerequisite: HCI 120 with a grade of "C" or higher and Prerequisites or corequisites: HCI 130 with a grade of "C" or higher and AAC 130 with a grade of "C" or higher

This course develops the knowledge, techniques, and practices needed to function as a bilingual interpreter in a medical environment. Students will be introduced to basic medical conditions, procedures, courses of treatment and equipment, with vocabulary and terminology in both English and Spanish. Upon completion, students should be able to apply medical interpreting and translating techniques in a variety of health care settings. This course is taught in English with some Spanish terminology. 3 hrs. lecture/wk. This course is taught in the spring semester.
Associated Costs: In addition to the course tuition, fees, and textbooks, this course has additional expense considerations that are estimated to be $20.

HCI 180

Medical Interpreting Practicum (2 CR)

Prerequisites: HCI 130 with a grade of "C" or higher and HCI 140 with a grade of "C" or higher and Prerequisite or corequisite: HC 101 with a grade of "C" or higher

Students will observe and interpret at assigned medical facilities, participate in organized class discussions about their interpreting experiences and develop a personal philosophy of interpreting. Both classroom meetings and fieldwork are required for this class. 1 hr. lecture, 3 hrs. practicum/wk.
Associated Costs: In addition to the course tuition, fees, and textbooks, this course has additional expense considerations that are estimated to be $20.