| Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 11/28/00 | |||
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| SPA240 20012-99999 | LEC | 3 Credit(s) | 3 Period(s) |
| Spanish for City Courts | |||
| Emphasis on English to Spanish and from Spanish to English interpreting for misdemeanor cases in City Courts. Familiarizes students with the City Court system and standards for interpreting. Prerequisites: SPA202, or SPA204, or permission of instructor. | |||
| MCCCD Official Course Competencies: | |
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| SPA240 20012-99999 | Spanish for City Courts |
| 1. | Explain how City Courts function within the justice system. (I) |
| 2. | Describe common misdemeanors. (I) |
| 3. | Use terminology for common misdemeanor cases. (I) |
| 4. | Apply standards for interpreters in City Courts. (II) |
| 5. | Review cases to be interpreted. (III) |
| 6. | React appropriately to unexpected, on-the-spot situations. (III) |
| 7. | Interpret from English to Spanish and from Spanish to English as needed. (IV) |
| 8. | Complete appropriate legal documents. (V). |
| MCCCD Official Course Outline: | |
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| SPA240 20012-99999 | Spanish for City Courts |
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