Module 1 Introduction to the Canadian Legal System
understand the dynamics of the Canadian Justice System
identify powers and realms of the Federal and Provincial Governments
understand how courts are organized
apply new concepts and vocabulary
Downloadable resources (Module 1 PPT, ST Exercises 1-4 WORD)
Module 2 Civil Law for Interpreters
understand and explain civil law terms
understand and explain terms specific to family law
accurately interpret various documents containing the newly acquired terms and concepts
ST practice
Downloadable resources (Module 2 PPT, Family Law Activities 1-2 WORD, ST Exercise Divorce PDF, Language Lab audio: Counselling Dave)
Module 3 Introduction to Criminal Law
Understand how Criminal law works in Canada
Explain concepts and processes specific to Criminal law
Use correct terminology when interpreting in criminal law settings
Consecutive interpretation & sight translation practice
Downloadable resources (Module 3 PPT, Interpreter in Legal System Manual PDF, ST Probation Order WORD, Language Lab audio: Counseling Mary)
Module 4 Domestic Violence and Child Welfare
Understand the contexts of domestic violence and child welfare
Identify challenges and ethical dilemmas related to interpreting in these settings
Use correct terminology while interpreting
Apply strategies necessary to perform interpretation while observing ethical principles
Downloadable resources (Module 4 PPT, Domestic Violence Manual PDF, Child Welfare PDF, Task and Modes of Interpreting WORD, Language Lab audio, Practice for PAR and DV video, Activities 1-4 3 PDT, 1 WORD)
Module 5 Violence Against Women Prevention (VWAP)
Better understand the context of working with survivors of gender-based violence
Overcome challenges that may inhibit a professional’s ability to provide a non-judgmental and quality service
Use new concepts and terminology specific to this context
Apply strategies to further their interpreting skills and to better handle ethical dilemmas
Downloadable resources (Module 5 PPT, ST Consent Form to Obtain Evidence WORD, Language Lab audio: VWAP)
Module 6 Introduction to PAR (w/ PAR Role Plays)
Revisit domestic violence
Discuss PAR goals and objectives
Explore ethical challenges for interpreters in PAR sessions
Offer simultaneous interpretation practice
Downloadable resources (Module 6 PPT, Partner Assault Response (PAR) Manual PDF, Activities 1-2 PDF and WORD, PAR documents 21 PDF, Task and Modes of Interpreting WORD, Language Lab audio: Probation and Parole)
Module 7 Legal Aid
Review Legal Aid Ontario organization and its purpose and functions
Learn the criteria of eligibility for benefits from LAO
Learn about Specialty clinics
Offer practice of the new concepts and vocabulary in interpretation activities
Downloadable resources (Module 7 PPT, Building a Legal Vocabulary WORD, Activities 1-2 PDF)
Module 8 Immigration and Refugees
Present an overview of Homelessness Partnership Initiative (HPI)
Explore myths about immigrants and refugees
Review Canadian Refugee system
Offer practice of the new concepts and vocabulary in interpretation activities
Downloadable resources (Module 8 PPT, Immigration and Refugee Protection PDF, Activities: 1-3 PDF including IRB interpreter role, Facts about Immigration & Refugee PDF)
Module 9 Simultaneous Legal Interpretation (SLI)
Explore what Simultaneous Interpretation (SI) is and when it is practiced
Explore challenges this mode of interpretation may face with
Address challenges of SI
Practice strategies and tactics to overcome challenges through practice
Downloadable resources (Module 9 PPT, Modes of Court Interpreters, Protocol for MCIS Interpreters WORD, SLI recording exercises 1-3, Series book resources: Coping Tactics for Interpretation)
