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Fall 2009 Interpreter Workshops

Every semester we offer at least one class (often more) for working interpreters as well as other qualified students. Acceptance in the IPP are not required to take these classes. Some are semester long courses, others are 9-18 hour courses which meet over a weekend or two. These courses are offered for college credit and students may also earn CEUs.

INT-191A From BICS to CALP

  • Cancelled for lack of enrollment - INT-191A (042452)
  • Class meets 3 Saturdays: September 26, October 17, November 14
  • 10:00am - 4:00pm
  • Room 6315, Building 6, third floor, Fremont campus
  • Instructor: Shane Blau
  • 1 unit
  • RID CEUs may be awarded for an additional fee

This course is for individuals who are interested in applying for the Interpreter Preparation Program and would like a structured classroom environment to help prepare. We will explore the difference between BICS (social communication) and CALP (more advanced language competency) and work on developing CALP skills. Topics will include language flexibility and expansion, vocabulary building, expressive skills and self-evaluation activities. Instruction will be both in-class and online.

BICS: basic interpersonal communication skills; CALP: cognitive academic language proficiency.

The Section # in the printed Class Schedule is incorrect. Sign up now for this class using Section #042452. Register online using WebAdvisor.

INT-199C Introduction to Medical Interpreting

  • INT-199C (#043719)
  • Class meets 3 Fridays: October 16, 30; November 6
  • 8:30am - 3:00pm
  • Room 1401, Building 1, fourth floor, Fremont campus
  • Instructor: Shawn Broderick and Peg Capers
  • 1 unit
  • RID CEUs may be awarded for an additional fee

This course introduces students to interpreting in the medical setting. Topics include the wide variety of situations and consumers in the setting, environmental considerations, interpersonal considerations, medical discourse, situational ethics and resources. Register online using WebAdvisor.

INT-199E Introduction to Interpreting in Post-Secondary Settings

  • INT-199E (043721)
  • Class meets:
    • Friday November 13, 6:30pm - 8:30pm - Online (details available from instructor upon registration)
    • Saturday, November 14, 9:00am - 5:00pm - On site at Ohlone College
  • Room 6315, Building 6, third floor, Fremont campus
  • Instructor: Kendra Keller
  • 0.5 unit (9 hours)
  • RID CEUs may be awarded for an additional fee

For second-year IPP students and working interpreters - hearing or Deaf. Signature of instructor or department chair is required for admittance. Contact Shelley Lawrence at slawrence@ohlone.edu if you are interested in registering. Register though WebAdvisor.

This course is an introduction to interpreting in the post-secondary educational setting. The focus of this course is on the roles and responsibilities of the interpreter, language assessment, resource development, situational ethics, identifying demands and controls in the wide variety of post secondary educational settings, and team building.

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