SLIE-255 Interpreters Certification Prep.

Credits 2 / 2 Contact Hours
Pre-requisite: Placement into ENGL-100 (ACSR-100), completion of ELAP-120 with a 2.0, or completion of RDNG-030, ACLT-075 or ACLT-076; 3.0 or higher in SLIE-230 and SLIE-240.
This course provides students with simulated interpretation transliteration and sight translation practice with the purpose of developing skills and knowledge necessary for interpreter certification. Designed for students intending to become interpreters this course will provide information and practice in preparation for current state of Michigan interpreting certification current K-12 state required certification and current national level certification with an emphasis on the current state of Michigan certification exam.

Course Outcomes
1. Develop an understanding of the state level interpreting certification exam - procedures, expectations, rating and results 2. Develop an understanding of the state required K-12 interpreting certification exam 3. Develop an understanding of the national level interpreting certification exam 4. Practice and develop skills necessary for the written components of the state level interpreting certification exam 5. Practice and develop skills necessary for the performance components of the state level interpreting certification exam 6. Practice and develop skills necessary for the state required K-12 interpreting certification exam 7. Practice and develop skills necessary for the national level interpreting certification exam