Part Time Interpreting DPSI English Law

Interpreting - DPSI (English Law)

Level: Level 6 Advanced

Course content:
The aim of the course is to prepare candidates for the Diploma in Public Service Interpreting Exam (English Law option), taken externally with the Chartered Institute of Linguists in June.
By the end of the course students will be able to:
- Demonstrate working knowledge of specialist legal terminology as required by Institute of Linguists list of Topics
- Carry out a 10 minute consecutive + 5 minute simultaneous interpreting of a law-related role play without major omissions, distortions and using adequate interpreting techniques.
- Carry out two 5-minute sight translations from English into foreign language and vice versa without major omissions, distortions and using the appropriate techniques.
- Carry out two 250 word written translations from English into foreign language and vice versa within 2 hours without major omissions, distortions and using the appropriate translation techniques.

Course Structure:
Classes typically have about 15-20 students. You may work in groups, in pairs or individually and need to complete homework outside the class. Classes consist of two components: topics of English Law, where students research terminology and create a legal-term bank, and interpreting/translation techniques and practice. The course does not provide foreign language interpreting tutors; therefore students must have an excellent command of the foreign language and must undertake their own research of foreign legal terminology.

Course resources:
All students have access to Learning Centres at College Centres. This includes free Internet access. The tutor will provide course handouts, some interpreting texts and some past papers in the appropriate foreign language, depending on availability.

Assessment:
Tutor feedback Student self assessment homework

Next step:
Students who obtain a pass grade on the DPSI exam can apply to join the National Register of Public Service Interpreters, which is the main database for court and police interpreters in England and Wales.

How to apply:
Enrol in person, by telephone or by post

Fees Info
When information is available you will notice 2 different fees stated for this course. The fee you pay is dependent on your status:
Fee 1: Standard fee;
Fee 2: Aged 60+ years fee
Students in receipt of an income-based benefit pay £20 per course per term.
You will need to bring proof of age and any benefits when you enrol.
You DO NOT have to pay a college registration fee for these courses, but you may have to pay for additional course materials.Materials costs:
Copies of past papers must be purchased by the student, once instructed by the tutor, from PWP FS Print and Design ·
When and Where

• 
  Day:
  FridayTime:
  12:00 - 17:30This course is:
  Part time day
  
  Length: 18 weeks
  
  Start Date: 08 January 2010
  
  Campus: Wandsworth Centre
  
  Course Code: WMPT1/WD9BA
  
  Tuition Fees: £360Tuition Fees 60+:
  £252
  How to apply
• 
  Day:
  FridayTime:
  12:00 - 17:30This course is:
  Part time day
  
  Length: 18 weeks
  
  Start Date: 08 January 2010
  
  Campus: Wandsworth Centre
  
  Course Code: WMPT1/WD9BA
  
  Tuition Fees: £360Tuition Fees 60+:
  £252
  How to apply