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77 / 194 Item is good for 26 routes, rollover orange dots above to see which ones! LAW 629 Spanish For Lawyers Law School Recommended for route(s): [ Academia ] Criminal Law: General Why it is relevant for ... [ Academia ] as a Related Elective for those interested in Languages : Students interested in practicing criminal law should strongly consider learning the language(s) spoken by the people who are likely to be needing legal services in that community. It is also useful to have an appreciation of the different cultural groups in the region in which you intend to practice. Practitioners on both the defense and prosecution side note that recent immigrant groups often feel a mistrust of the police, and that it is useful for practitioners to understand their perceptions and their pressures when working with victims or witnesses in these populations as well as with the persons accused of criminal behavior. An appreciation of cultural background and assimilation pressures will contribute to a better understanding of why victims may recant their stories before trial and what contributes to domestic violence or repeated drug offenses in that community. This course covers specific Spanish vocabulary necessary to communicate in a variety of legal settings from direct client representation to community education and policy reform efforts. General course Description: The Spanish and Cultural Competency for Lawyers course offers an opportunity for students to enhance their existing Spanish communication skills in legal practice. The course will cover specific Spanish vocabulary necessary to communicate in a variety of legal settings from direct client representation in administrative and judicial proceedings to community education and policy reform efforts. The course will also provide exposure to the linguistic and cultural diversity of Latino communities and improve cultural competency for client interaction and communication. The course will emphasize speaking and listening skills, however, students will also be responsible for reading and writing assignments. Student Eligibility: Students must already have basic proficiency in Spanish. The goal of the class is to strengthen existing Spanish language skills. The class is aimed at learning Spanish legal vocabulary and developing culturally competent communication skills. To verify basic Spanish proficiency, the instructor may seek to speak with students by phone prior to admitting them. Course Style: An Experiential course is one in which students undertake tasks derived from or akin to those done by practicing lawyers. Course Frequency: Varied, check w/ registrar |
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