Maricopa Community Colleges  SPA240   20012-99999 
Official Course Description:   MCCCD Approval:  11/28/00  
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.
 
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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
 
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).
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SPA240   20012-99999 Spanish for City Courts
    I. City Court System
        A. Handles misdemeanors only
        B. Common misdemeanors
          1. Traffic violation
          2. Hit and Run
          3. DUI (Driving Under the Influence)
          4. Domestic violence
        C. Processes
          1. Arraignments
          2. Hearings
          3. Trials
        D. Terminology
      II. Standards for Interpreters
          A. Addressing the judge
          B. Interacting with lawyers
          C. Working with litigants
        III. Interpreter Responsibilities
            A. Review cases
            B. React to on-the-spot situations
            C. Interpret in the courtroom
            D. Complete appropriate legal documents
          IV. Interpreting for Cases
              A. Traffic violation arraignments
              B. Hit and run hearings
              C. Domestic violence arraignments
              D. Driving under the influence
            V. Completing Legal Documents
                A. Traffic violations
                B. Hit and run
                C. Domestic violence
                D. Driving under the influence
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