TI 041     Vietnamese Grammar for Translation & Interpreting     3 Units

This course provides students with the analysis and description of some of the most relevant aspects of the Vietnamese language in translation and interpreting. The course focuses on a wide range of grammatical and syntactical structures as well as the development of vocabulary in the legal and medical translation and interpreting fields. Applying the rules of grammar and orthography in writing through interactive activities and literature analysis is also emphasized.

Lecture Hours: 3  Lab Hours: None  Repeatable: No  Grading: L

Advisory Level: Read: 3 Write: 3 Math: None

Transfer Status: CSU     Degree Applicable: AA/AS

CSU GE: None   IGETC: None   District GE: None

TI 042     Fundamentals for Vietnamese Translation & Interpreting     3 Units

This course provides an introduction to the translation and interpreting profession focusing on the theory, techniques, methods, and challenges associated with the field of translation and interpreting. The course also concentrates on helping students to acquire needed language skills such as technical terminology and modes of translation and interpreting as well as ethical principles and standards of practice in legal and healthcare settings.

Lecture Hours: 3  Lab Hours: None  Repeatable: No  Grading: L

Advisory Level: Read: 3 Write: 3 Math: None

Transfer Status: CSU     Degree Applicable: AA/AS

CSU GE: None   IGETC: None   District GE: None

TI 043     Vietnamese/English Linguistic Analysis For Translation & Interpreting     3 Units

This course provides students with an analysis and description of some of the most relevant aspects of the Vietnamese and English languages as well as the Vietnamese and American cultures, focusing on the aspects of translation and interpreting.

Lecture Hours: 3  Lab Hours: None  Repeatable: No  Grading: L

Advisory Level: Read: 3 Write: 3 Math: None

Transfer Status: CSU     Degree Applicable: AA/AS

CSU GE: None   IGETC: None   District GE: None

TI 044     Vietnamese Sight Translation     3 Units

This course introduces students to the fundamental skills of sight translation/interpreting focusing on the legal equivalence requirements of this mode of interpretation. It emphasizes reviewing reading comprehension skills, analyzing texts upon first reading, acquiring vocabulary research skills, expanding vocabulary, and understanding the role of the interpreter. Essential skills for Sight Translation/Interpreting as well as challenges faced in Sight Translation/Interpreting are also discussed.

Lecture Hours: 3  Lab Hours: None  Repeatable: No  Grading: L

Advisory Level: Read: 3 Write: 3 Math: None

Transfer Status: CSU     Degree Applicable: AA/AS

CSU GE: None   IGETC: None   District GE: None

TI 045A     Vietnamese Consecutive Interpreting 1     3 Units

This course introduces students to the fundamental skills of Consecutive Interpreting focusing on the legal requirements of this mode of interpretation in legal, healthcare, and other community settings. The course emphasizes note taking techniques and strategies to acquire these skills, memory building skills and development, and understanding the role of the interpreter. Essential skills for Consecutive Interpreting as well as challenges faced in Consecutive Interpreting are also discussed. Field trips may be required.

Lecture Hours: 3  Lab Hours: None  Repeatable: No  Grading: L

Prerequisite: TI 042 with C or better

Advisory Level: Read: 3 Write: 3 Math: None

Transfer Status: CSU     Degree Applicable: AA/AS

CSU GE: None   IGETC: None   District GE: None

TI 045B     Vietnamese Consecutive Interpreting 2     3 Units

This course focuses on providing students with more complex and extensive skills needed in Consecutive Interpreting. The course emphasizes advanced note-taking techniques and strategies to enhance memory, and message transfer skills as well as legal and healthcare legislation and regulations. Critical thinking, ethical decision-making abilities, and cultural responsiveness are also discussed and practiced. Field trips may be required.

Lecture Hours: 3  Lab Hours: None  Repeatable: No  Grading: L

Prerequisite: TI 045A with C or better

Advisory Level: Read: 3 Write: 3 Math: None

Transfer Status: CSU     Degree Applicable: AA/AS

CSU GE: None   IGETC: None   District GE: None

TI 046A     Vietnamese Simultaneous Interpreting 1     3 Units

This course introduces students to the fundamental skills of Simultaneous Interpreting focusing on the legal requirements of this mode of interpretation. The course emphasizes the practice of decalage, paraphrasing, chuchotage, and shadowing. General and technical vocabulary attainment as well as managing the interpreting encounter are also discussed to help students acquire simultaneous interpreting skills of up to 125 words per minute.

Lecture Hours: 3  Lab Hours: None  Repeatable: No  Grading: L

Prerequisite: TI 042 with C or better

Advisory Level: Read: 3 Write: 3 Math: None

Transfer Status: CSU     Degree Applicable: AA/AS

CSU GE: None   IGETC: None   District GE: None

TI 046B     Vietnamese Simultaneous Interpreting 2     3 Units

This course helps students continue to build simultaneous interpretation skills focusing on providing students with more advanced and intense practice as well as techniques in mastering required language and interpreting skills of this mode of interpretation. Complex terminology acquisition and extensive cultural training are also discussed to help students acquire simultaneous interpreting skills of up to 145+ words per minutes. Field trips may be required.

Lecture Hours: 3  Lab Hours: None  Repeatable: No  Grading: L

Prerequisite: TI 046A with C or better

Advisory Level: Read: 3 Write: 3 Math: None

Transfer Status: CSU     Degree Applicable: AA/AS

CSU GE: None   IGETC: None   District GE: None