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InterAmerican Campus ESL/Foreign Languages - Translation Interpretation Laboratories

The English for Academic Purposes (EAP) program is designed for non-native speakers of English in Miami to learn all aspects of the language. Students wishing to study English for Academic Purposes are required to take a placement test and write a sample paragraph to assess language proficiency. Students are placed into one of six levels based on the results of the placement test. In each level there are classes in Speech/Listening, Reading, Writing, and Grammar. Accent Reduction courses are also available for students wishing to refine their English pronunciation.

In addition to the core classes, students at all levels are required to attend two tutoring laboratories. In the Speech Laboratory, students practice their audio-lingual skills. This facility has over 120 computer stations where students receive individualized attention focusing on listening comprehension, pronunciation, fluency, and general speaking skills. The Speech Lab also has programs which complement foreign language courses.

In the Writing Lab, students receive customized tutoring designed to refine the students? use of written communication. There are 35 stations where students have access to computerized educational programs in grammar, word processing, keyboarding skills, and test preparation.

Translation/Interpretation Studies

The InterAmerican Campus offers courses in translation/interpretation. This high paying field is in great demand in South Florida as well as nationwide where government, multinational corporations, and the news and entertainment media are in need of workers with these skills. Students learn translation/interpretation skills by taking courses in a variety of areas such as:

Introduction to Translation
Legal/Technical Translation
Introduction to Oral Interpretation
Court Interpreting
Computer-Assisted Translation

Upon completion of all required courses, students can obtain an Associate in Science Degree in Translation-Interpretation.

Students enrolled in the translation/interpretation program have the opportunity to intern in the local courts for a semester. Those who successfully complete the program may qualify to receive an award in translation/interpretation and may also apply to take the Florida court interpreter qualification examination.

John P. Kolasinski, M.S.
Academic Manager

E-mail john.kolasinski@mdc.edu

Thank you for preparing this material: Professor Raquel Fundora, Professor Trevor Sessing

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