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CHIN X 401.12
This course offers students a comprehensive higher level approach of proficiency and mastery of the interpreting techniques that they have learned in previous interpretation courses. 
Format: Remote
Next Start Date: April 6, 2024
SPAN X 464
This course part of the Interpretation and Translation certificate enhances interpretation skills as well as accuracy and speed techniques required for the three modes of interpretation: sight, consecutive and simultaneous.
Format: Remote
Next Start Date: April 8, 2023 (May still be accepting enrollments)
CHIN X 401.07
Students learn what interpreters are expected to do at each stage of a lawsuit and how to prepare for each task. The course also covers the many aspects of depositions, including what they are, their purpose in the legal process, how they differ from a trial, and the challenges and rewards they present to the interpreter.
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CHIN X 401.08
This course, part of the Interpretation and Translation certificate, builds on the skills learned in Chinese X 401.07 Consecutive Interpretation I.
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SPAN X 461B
Using audiotapes and a variety of documents, this course emphasizes practice in consecutive interpretation in adjudicatory hearings (ALRB, DSS, DMV, and others) and escort and interview interpretation.
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SPAN X 461A
Using actual trial transcripts and other legal documents, this course emphasizes techniques and practice in consecutive interpretation in courtrooms and in other settings in which consecutive is required.
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FRNCH XL 1
Learn French online through our first year college-level course to develop linguistic fluency and gain proficiency in all four communicative skills (listening, speaking, reading and writing) as well as cultural competence. 
Format: Online
Next Start Date: April 1, 2024
FRNCH XL 2
Learn French online through our first year college-level course to develop linguistic fluency and gain proficiency in all four communicative skills (listening, speaking, reading and writing) as well as cultural competence. 
Format: Online
Next Start Date: June 24, 2024
FRNCH XL 3
Learn French online through our first year college-level course to develop linguistic fluency and gain proficiency in all four communicative skills (listening, speaking, reading and writing) as well as cultural competence.
Format: Online
Next Start Date: April 1, 2024
ITALIAN XL 1
Learn Italian online through our first-year college-level course to develop linguistic fluency and gain proficiency in all four communicative skills (listening, speaking, reading, and writing) as well as cultural competence.
Next Start Date: TBA
ITALIAN XL 2
Learn Italian online through our first year college-level course to develop linguistic fluency and gain proficiency in all four communicative skills (listening, speaking, reading, and writing) as well as cultural competence.
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ITALIAN XL 3
Learn Italian online through our first year college-level course to develop linguistic fluency and gain proficiency in all four communicative skills (listening, speaking, reading and writing) as well as cultural competence. 
Next Start Date: TBA
SPAN XL 1
Introductory Spanish language and culture course that is proficiency-oriented, communicative and task-based to help develop communicative competence in four skill areas (listening, speaking, reading and writing), as well as cultural competence.
Format: Online
Next Start Date: April 1, 2024
SPAN XL 2
Learn Spanish online through our first year college-level course to develop linguistic fluency and gain proficiency in all four communicative skills (listening, speaking, reading and writing) as well as cultural competence. 
Format: Online
Next Start Date: June 24, 2024
SPAN XL 3
Introductory Spanish language and culture course that is proficiency-oriented, communicative and task-based to help develop communicative competence in four skill areas (listening, speaking, reading and writing. Transferable for UC credit.
Format: Online
Next Start Date: April 1, 2024
CHIN 702
This is a required course for students who have passed the fluency exam and plan to enroll in the interpretation and translation certificate program. This course is designed for highly bilingual students to improve language skills in both languages and elevate proficiency to professional levels.
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SPAN 702
This is a required course for students who have passed the fluency exam and plan to enroll in the interpretation and translation certificate program. This course is designed for highly bilingual students to improve language skills in both languages and elevate proficiency to professional levels.
Next Start Date: TBA
LAW UL 731
This free student information session includes an overview of the program curriculum and requirements, review of key resources to aid students in their studies, and an overview of the profession. 
Format: Online | Information Session
Next Start Date: April 11, 2024
CHIN X 399A
HSK 4 Intermediate Mandarin 1 is the first course of a three course series of Intermediate Mandarin language and culture. The main goal for this course is to help students prepare for the HSK 4 test.
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CHIN X 399B
HSK 4 Intermediate Mandarin 2 is the second of three courses in a three-quarter series of Intermediate Mandarin language and culture. The main goal for this course is to help students prepare for the HSK 4 test.
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CHIN X 403A
HSK 5 Advanced Mandarin is the first course of a four-course series on Advanced Mandarin language and culture. The main goal for this course is to help students get prepared for the HSK 5 test.
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CHIN X 403B
HSK 5 Advanced Mandarin is the second course of a four-course series on Advanced Mandarin language and culture. The main goal for this course is to help students get prepared for the HSK 5 test.
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CHIN X 403C
HSK 5 Advanced Mandarin is the third course of a four-course series on Advanced Mandarin language and culture. The main goal for this course is to help students get prepared for the HSK 5 test.
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CHIN X 403D
HSK 5 Advanced Mandarin is the fourth course of a four-course series on Advanced Mandarin language and culture. The main goal for this course is to help students get prepared for the HSK 5 test.
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CHIN X 404A
HSK 6 Advanced Mandarin 1 is the first course of a five-course series of Advanced Mandarin language and culture. The main goal for this course is to help students prepare for the HSK 6 test.
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CHIN X 404B
HSK 6 Advanced Mandarin 2 is the second course of a five-course series of Advanced Mandarin language and culture. The main goal for this course is to help students prepare for the HSK 6 test.
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CHIN X 404C
HSK 6 Advanced Mandarin 3 is the third course of a five-course series of Advanced Mandarin language and culture. The main goal for this course is to help students prepare for the HSK 6 test.
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CHIN X 404D
HSK 6 Advanced Mandarin 4 is the fourth course of a five-course series of Advanced Mandarin language and culture. The main goal for this course is to help students prepare for the HSK 6 test.
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CHIN X 404E
HSK 6 Advanced Mandarin 5 is the fifth course of a five-course series of Advanced Mandarin language and culture. The main goal for this course is to help students prepare for the HSK 6 test.
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LAW X 430
This course introduces students to the legal concepts embodied in terminology. Students learn the fundamentals of criminal and civil courts in both the federal and California systems.
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LAW X 430.01
This course provides a comprehensive overview of the administrative operations of the Los Angeles Superior Court. Students will gain an understanding of how the courts work and how cases are processed through the system.
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CHIN X 401.06
This course introduces students to the basic skills and techniques of simultaneous interpretation by practicing shadowing (repeating everything a speaker says verbatim) and dual tasking (concurrently performing two different tasks, such as oral shadowing while writing down something unrelated). 
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CHIN X 401.10
This course part of the Interpretation and Translation certificate builds on the skills learned in Chinese X 401.06 Simultaneous Interpretation I.
Format: Remote
Next Start Date: April 6, 2024
SPAN X 462A
This course part of the Interpretation and Translation certificate trains students in simultaneous interpretation through strategies, techniques, exercises, accuracy and well-paced, natural interpretation.
Format: Remote
Next Start Date: April 8, 2023 (May still be accepting enrollments)
SPAN X 460B
This course emphasizes the acquisition of appropriate vocabulary and practice in solving problems of contrastive syntax.
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SPAN X 460A
This course emphasizes the acquisition of appropriate vocabulary and practice in solving problems of contrastive syntax.
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CHIN X 400.02
This course is designed to teach and build upon fundamental strategies of sight translation, one of the major tools of the interpreter. Students practice orally interpreting into the target language…
Next Start Date: TBA
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