Page 243 of Cochise College 2006-2007 Catalog by Cochise College Arizona

242 COURSE DESCRIPTIONS v Indicates laboratory or studio fees 8 Indicates course may be offered online ITP 290 v AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETER TRAINING FIELD EXPERIENCE (2) Prerequisite(s): ITP 250 and ITP 280, or permission of instructor. Supervised interpreting opportunities in community settings. Includes practicum experience, observations, and classroom discussions focusing on job preparation and current issues. Additional lab hours may be required outside of class. 1 hour lecture, 2 hours laboratory. ITP 294A FIELD EXPERIENCE IN HEALTH-RELATED INTERPRETATION AND TRANSLATION (INTERMEDIATE LEVEL) (1-4) Prerequisite(s): ITP 224A and either ITP 284 or ITP 286 or concurrent enrollment and prior approval of ITP advisor. A supervised cooperative work experience coordinated with coursework applying interpretation and translation skills on an intermediate level in a health-related setting (sight translation of forms, letters and standard documents such as simple medical or health information) and consecutive and simultaneous interpretation of conversations, patient/client interviews and medical histories, and frequent health or health insurance procedures. Focus is on understanding of ethics, protocol, cultural awareness, and the professional accuracy and appropriateness of the translation and interpretation. Variable credit is available. May be taken four times for a maximum of 8 credit hours. ITP 294B FIELD EXPERIENCE IN LAW-RELATED INTERPRETATION AND TRANSLATION (INTERMEDIATE LEVEL) (1-4) Prerequisite(s): ITP 224B and either ITP 284 or ITP 286 or concurrent enrollment and prior approval of ITP advisor. A supervised cooperative work experience coordinated with coursework applying interpretation and translation skills on an intermediate level in the legal setting (sight translation of forms, letters and standard documents such as simple contracts) and consecutive and simultaneous interpretation of conversations, interrogations, and frequently encountered court procedures. Focus is on understanding of ethics, protocol, cultural awareness, and the professional accuracy and appropriateness of the translation and interpretation. Variable credit is available. May be taken four times for a maximum of 8 credit hours. ITP 297 CAPSTONE COURSE IN INTERPRETATION AND TRANSLATION (SPANISH ENGLISH) (4) Prerequisite(s): Completion of all general education and all core requirements for the Associate of Applied Science Degree in ITP; AND ITP 225A or ITP 225B AND ITP 286 or concurrent enrollment approval from ITP advisor. Individual supervision by advisor/instructor of each student's completion of 1) all program requirements; and 2) collection and display in a portfolio (preferably electronic) of artifacts to be presented publicly to peers or to the college community. 4 hours lecture, 1 hour laboratory. Journalism JRN 101 INTRODUCTION TO MASS COMMUNICATIONS (3) Prerequisite(s): ENG 101 or permission of instructor. An introduction to mass communications media with emphasis on understanding basic concepts of gathering, writing, and evaluating news and other kinds of communication in newspapers, television, radio, magazines, wire services, books, movies, computer/digital and other media. 3 hours lecture. JRN 102 ESSENTIALS OF NEWS WRITING (3) Prerequisite(s): ENG 101 or concurrent enrollment and CIS 116 or concurrent enrollment. Entry-level course in media arts/communications or journalism. Students will be introduced to news values, interviewing techniques, basic newspaper writing formats, and legal and ethical concerns of media professionals. 3 hours lecture.

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