Research and Practice I is the first part of a two-semester certificate course in interpreting across a range of different contexts. While no prior experience in interpreting is necessary, students must have a strong command of English and an emerging proficiency in at least one other language. The course will introduce students to current research in interpreting studies and to a number of basic practical skills required of professional interpreters. Interpreting will be viewed throughout the course as a socio-cultural activity as well as a linguistic one.