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Course Overview:
 

Course Description: Designed exclusively for students in the Certificate Programs in Interpretation and Translation, this course provides a comprehensive overview of the courtroom operations of the Los Angeles Superior Court. Students will gain an understanding of the daily functions of the courts and how cases are processed through the system; the purpose and activities of the various courts; the duties of the court staff —court clerk/judicial assistant, court reporter, bailiff— and the role, responsibilities, and obligations of the court interpreter. Professional conduct for court interpreters and ethical issues will also be discussed. Students receive classroom instruction conducted entirely in English. The practicum will include one day in court observing procedures during the court's regular hours of operation: Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Students learn about professional practices and performance standards by observing courtroom proceedings and submit a written report of their observations. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the court observation requirement will be suspended this year and replaced by a different viewing assignment to be determined by the instructor.

Course meets over 5 Saturdays beginning in August; 3.5 hours of instruction a week
 

Instructor Duties:

• First-time Extension instructors: participate in paid Canvas (learning management system) and online pedagogy training course. In-person courses require an online component.
• Develop or update course syllabus to meet campus approval requirements, in consultation with the UCLA Extension Program Director
• Prepare course materials and design online activities and learning assessments appropriate to the subject matter. By University of California policy, ownership of the rights to Course Materials, including copyright, resides with their originator/author.
• Communicate with Program Director, Program Manager, Program Representatives, and Online Course Managers in a timely manner.
• Respond to student questions and learning needs in a timely manner.
• Complete required administrative tasks in a timely manner.
• Employ culturally competent teaching methodologies responsive to Extension’s diverse student population.
• Complete mandatory trainings administered by Campus Human Resources and required by the University of California.
• Post final student grades in a timely manner no later than two weeks after course end date.
• Respond to student inquiries about final grades and consult with Program Director as needed.
• Allow students to review their final exams or papers for up to thirteen weeks following the last class session if final exams or papers are not returned with comments.
• Deliver course via the Canvas Learning Management System when applicable.
• Actively engage with students online during the course when applicable.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Advanced degree from an accredited institution and at least five years of relevant work experience
• College-level teaching experience preferred
• Experience designing curriculum and measuring student performance preferred
• Commitment to the highest level of academic standards and integrity
• Highly effective oral and written communication skills, including the ability to convey conceptual and complex ideas and information
• Highly effective interpersonal skills
• Proficiency in (or willingness to learn) the use of instructional technology and online teaching tools
• Active affiliation and participation in relevant professional associations

For information on UCLA Extension instructor benefits and privileges, please visit https://instructor.uclaextension.edu/pay-benefits-and-privileges/.

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