UC San Diego Extension

Introduction to Interpretation

This course examines the profession of interpreting, including employment opportunities, the role of the interpreter, administrative matters, and ethical considerations. In addition, an overview will be given of the three modes of interpretation (sight, consecutive and simultaneous), as well as the different areas of interpretation, such as legal, medical, business, community and conference interpretation.

Note: Fluency in both English and Spanish is required. Requirement for the Professional Certificate in Translation and Interpretation.

Other Credit: 5 points of ATA Continuing Education in Category A.

Course Number: LING-40109
Credit: 1.5 units

This course is part of the following Certificate Program(s):

Upcoming Sections

Dates: 04/02/13 - 04/30/13
Section ID: 094581
Fee: $225
Status: Closed
Time: Tu, 6:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. (5 mtgs.)
Location: Room 133, UCSD Extension Complex, 9600 N. Torrey Pines Rd., La Jolla, CA  92093
Class Type: In-class—traditional classroom instruction
Instructor: Kristin Larson-Rich

Textbooks: No information available at this time.
Section Policies: No refunds after: 04/05/13. Early Enrollment Discount: $200 ($225 if enrolled after Mar. 11).


Dates: 05/07/13 - 06/04/13
Section ID: 094582
Fee: $225
Status: Closed
Time: Tu, 6:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. (5 mtgs.)
Location: Room 133, UCSD Extension Complex, 9600 N. Torrey Pines Rd., La Jolla, CA  92093
Class Type: In-class—traditional classroom instruction
Instructor: Kristin Larson-Rich

Textbooks: No information available at this time.
Section Policies: No refunds after: 05/10/13. Early Enrollment Discount: $200 ($225 if enrolled after Mar. 11).


Dates: 06/25/13 - 07/23/13
Section ID: 096401
Fee: $225
Status: Enroll Now!
Time: Tu, 6:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. (5 mtgs.)
Location: Room 133, UCSD Extension Complex, 9600 N. Torrey Pines Rd., La Jolla, CA  92093
Class Type: In-class—traditional classroom instruction
Instructor: Kathy Figueroa, M.A. University of Wisconsin Milwaukee, A Certified Healthcare Interpreterâ„¢ through the Certification Commission for Healthcare Interpreters.

Textbooks: No textbook required.
Section Policies: No refunds after: 06/28/13.
Section Notes: This is a blended course; all class sessions are taught in a classroom and course materials like the syllabus and handouts are delivered online. You will have access to your online course materials on the published start date. The login URL website is ucsdextension.blackboard.com. Your user name and password is your Email address on record with UCSD Extension.