Interpreting for Fast Speakers in Court
October Monthly Webinar
Webinar Description
In this seminar, participants will learn to aim at interpreting speech made at a fast rate using the simultaneous mode. Participants will analyze the characteristics of the discourse used in court proceedings, such as opening statements. Participants will try their hand at interpreting at rates over 180 words per minute. They will explore strategies and techniques to avoid having to interrupt speakers engaged in critical arguments in court proceedings.
Continuing Education
Continuing education credits are approved for the following states:
1.5 CEUs: (States pending approval)
For states not listed, students can individually apply for CEUs in the specific state or states where needed by submitting all necessary information required by state prior to attending.
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(407) 677-4155 | email: [email protected]
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October 3, 2024 | 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm ET
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Meet the Presenter
Instructor
James Plunkett
James Plunkett is a nationally-known interpreter instructor. He also trains new judges and court staff on how to work with court interpreters. He is certified by the AOUSC as a Spanish and English court interpreter. He is a rater for a national credentialing program for interpreters. He has worked as a court interpreter for the 13th Judicial Circuit in Florida and as the Coordinator of Interpreting Services and Language Access Program for the District of Columbia Courts. He speaks and trains at state court interpreter programs nationwide and through online teaching platforms. He holds a BA degree in General Social Studies from Providence College. He was raised in Lima, Peru. He also communicates in Portuguese, some French and basic American Sign Language.
Monthly Webinar Reviews
Excellent
Laura Leavitt
Our instructor was knowledgeable and gave us many tips which I found useful. We were able to practice what we were learning and he kept us all angaged
Our instructor was knowledgeable and gave us many tips which I found useful. We were able to practice what we were learning and he kept us all angaged
Read LessEthics for interpreters in medical and legal settings
Ricardo Abarca
concise and practical view of how ethics overlap in both fields
concise and practical view of how ethics overlap in both fields
Read LessVery explanatory
Noemi Quirch-Valle
This is a very comprehensive and clear explanation of what to expect when interpreting a Plea
This is a very comprehensive and clear explanation of what to expect when interpreting a Plea
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Elena Kiseleva
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Carmen Mustile
This is my third webinar with DeLaMora. Very pleased with the presentation, the material that the presenter James Plunett is very pleasant and competent inte...
Read MoreThis is my third webinar with DeLaMora. Very pleased with the presentation, the material that the presenter James Plunett is very pleasant and competent interpreter and linguist. I learned new things, such as how the brain works regarding units of meaning. Thank you very much
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soledad kocur
very simple to understand, a lot of important information and tips. thank you for a great class
very simple to understand, a lot of important information and tips. thank you for a great class
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Maria Duran
Super-necessary!
Roberto Sosa
Great material and insights! Indispensable to understand the best way to deliver consecutive interpretation
Great material and insights! Indispensable to understand the best way to deliver consecutive interpretation
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Renaud Boisrond
It ‘s was a very helpful tool for interpreters. We appreciate it. Thank you to our experience teacher!
It ‘s was a very helpful tool for interpreters. We appreciate it. Thank you to our experience teacher!
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