Language & Domain: Applications for the Courtroom Interpreter – 0.1 PS/Legal CEUs

CEUs: 0.1 PS/Legal

Presenter: Andrea K. Smith

Presented in: Written English

Format: Instructional Article

The courtroom vernacular of English (legalese) differs from secular English in many of the same ways that foreign languages differ. Legalese has important variations in lexicon, syntax, and discourse. These variations require American Sign Language interpreters in the courtroom to understand the unique nature of legalese. Understanding the context in which the language lives and the requirement for precision that ultimately directs the development of the language guide the interpreter to an accurate, fully-developed interpretation.

1. Participants will be able to identify the meanings of the terms domain and word sense when presented in a list of definitions.
2. Participants will be able to choose the correct concept when presented in a list of legal terms that have multiple meanings/senses.
3. Participants will be able to describe threats to accurate and full interpretation of the source message in a legal setting when presented with the types.

CEUs on the GO is an Approved RID CMP Sponsor for continuing education activities. This PS program is offered for 0.1 CEUs at the “Little/None” Content Knowledge Level.