Students will be able to demonstrate understanding of legal terminology and procedures in both source and target languages, have   information  apply various interpreting techniques (consecutive, simultaneous, sight translation) effectively in simulated court settings; adhere to the ethical principles and professional standards governing court interpreters and analyze and critique interpreting performance, identifying areas for improvement;Understand the cultural nuances and sensitivities involved in court interpreting. (Öğrenciler hem kaynak hem de hedef dillerdeki hukuki terminoloji ve prosedürleri anladıklarını gösterebilecek, simüle edilmiş mahkeme ortamlarında çeşitli tercüme tekniklerini (ardıl, simultane, sözlü çeviri) etkili bir şekilde uygulama konusunda bilgi sahibi olacak; mahkeme tercümanlarını yöneten etik ilkelere ve mesleki standartlara uyacak ve tercüme performansını analiz edip eleştirerek iyileştirilecek alanları belirleyecek; mahkeme tercümanlığında yer alan kültürel nüansları ve hassasiyetleri anlayacak).

     - Introduction to Court Interpreting (What is court interpreting? Scope and importance.Roles and responsibilities of a court interpreter; Overview of the legal system and its impact on interpreting;Introduction to professional ethics and codes of conduct.)

-Types of interpreting (consecutive, simultaneous, sight translation).Essential Skills for Simultaneous and consecutive Interpretation Mastery

-The role of the interpreter: conduit, clarifier, cultural broker (discussion and debate on these roles

-What are the challenges the interpreters face

-Legal Terminology and Concepts

-Consecutive Interpreting I

-Consecutive Interpreting II

-Simultaneous Interpreting I

-Simultaneous Interpreting II

Ethics and Professionalism

Cultural Competence in Court Interpreting

Courtroom Procedures and Protocol

Specialized Areas of Court Interpreting

Mock Trial I

Mock Trial II & Course Review