1. Introduction
Scope and Objective
Role of the Court Interpreter
History of Court Interpreting
Suggestions for Further Reading
2. The Law
The Right to an Interpreter
Europe
The Americas
Asia
Australia
Afri ca
Defining Competence
U.S. Federal Court Interpreters Exam
Other Exams
The Role of the Professional Association
Suggestions for Further Study
3. Legal Traditions of the World
Attitudes Towards the Law and Lawyers
Civil Law
Common Law
Other Legal Traditions
Africa
Hinduism
Islam
Judaism
Socialist Law
Confucianism
International Law and Supranational Courts
Conclusion
Suggestions for Further Reading
Suggestions for Further Study
4.Criminal and Civil Procedure
Criminal Procedure
Investigative Phase
Pre-Trial Phase
The Trial
Under Civil Law
Under Common Law
The Sentence
Appeals
Alternative Programmes
Civil Procedure
The Interpreters Role
Suggestions for Further Reading
Suggestions for Further Study
5. The Code of Ethics
Canons of the Code of Ethics
1. Fidelity
2. Confidentiality
3. Impartiality
4. Professional Conduct
Practical Guidelines
Conclusion
Role-Playing Scenarios
Suggestions for Further Reading
Suggestions for Further Study
6.Interpreting Techniques
Definition of Interpreting
Consecutive Interpreting
Simultaneous Interpreting
Sight Translation
Ancillary Tasks
Remote Interpreting
Practical Exercises
Active Listening and Retention
Communication Skills
Split Attention
Restructuring
Anticipation
Interpreting
Suggestions for Further Reading
Suggested Class Activities
7.Specialized Topics, Resources and References
Criminal Cases
Civil Cases
Resources for Research and Preparation
The Interpreters Basic Library
Human Resources
Electronic Resources
Continuing Education
Suggested Activities
Appendix A: Instructions to Parties in Interpreted Proceedings
Appendix B: Best Practice in Court Interpreting and Code of Conduct for Court Interpreters
Bibliography