SPAN 485 Legal Translation and Interpretation
In this course students will focus on linguistic, ethical, cultural and procedural aspects of translation and interpretation in legal settings. Students will translate legal documents, information, client brochures, forms and other documents both from Spanish to English and vice versa. Students will also serve as interpreters between attorneys and clients, both in clinic and court settings. This course is taught through a partnership between the Department of Modern Languages and the Columbus Community Legal Clinic. Students must have strong written and oral proficiency in both English and Spanish. Prerequisite Span 402 (previously 320) or instructor's permission.
Prerequisite
Must have taken two of the following courses: SPAN 300, SPAN 301, or SPAN 302