BA 140 - Introduction to Vietnamese Bilingual Interpreting

    Recent Professors
    Kathy Nguyen
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026
    Class Size
    30 students
    Credits
    3
    Fall 2026 Sections
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    Transfers To
    CSU
    Description
    Introduction to Vietnamese and English bilingual skills for a career as an interpreter or translator. Learn about the various industries that employ bilingual skills to provide interpreting and translating services for business, medical, legal, government, and education. Course includes proper translation of industry terminology, written and verbal translation techniques, three methods of interpretation (Consecutive, Simultaneous, and Sight Translation), professional role, and code of ethics. Topics also include exploring AI tools in interpreting and translating. Students must be fluent in both Vietnamese and English (oral and written) to be confirmed by instructor with first assignment.