Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 06/26/07
NAV240 20076-99999	LEC	3 Credit(s)	3 Period(s)
Navajo for City Courts
Designed for Navajo-speaking students. Emphasis on English to Navajo and from Navajo to English interpreting for misdemeanor cases in City Courts. Familiarizes students with the City Court system and standards for interpreting. Prerequisites: (NAV202, or NAV204, or equivalent), or (permission of Instructor or Department Chair).

Course Note: NAV240 is conducted entirely in Navajo.

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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
NAV240   20076-99999	Navajo 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 Navajo and from Navajo to English as needed. (IV)
8.	Complete appropriate legal documents. (V)

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MCCCD Official Course Outline:
NAV240   20076-99999	Navajo 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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