Linguistic Interpreter
UCI Series Concepts
Class Specifications - B.15
Senior Linguistic Interpreter (6652)
Linguistic Interpreter (6653)
May, 1976
SERIES CONCEPT
Linguistic Interpreters use a native knowledge of a language in speaking
words, phrases, and sentences to provide models for the teaching or study of
linguistics or languages; and perform other related duties as required.
CLASS CONCEPTS
Senior Linguistic Interpreter
Under general supervision, incumbents perform the duties described in the
Class Concept for Linguistic Interpreter and, in addition, assist in the
analysis, interpretation and explanation of grammar or pronunciation. Senior
Linguistic Informants may assist students in the classroom study of
pronunciation of grammar, and may recite and explain the folk literature of
a language under study, particularly obscure or difficult cultural references.
Senior Linguistic Interpreter positions are distinguished from Linguistic
Interpreter positions in that incumbents are required to provide analytical,
interpretive, or explanatory information relating to the spoken examples
they furnish.
Linguistic Interpreter
Under supervision, Linguistic Interpreters use a native language to give
Spoken examples and to drill students; record on tapes for use in a language
laboratory; give speech examples to establish vocabulary and/or grammar for
an unwritten language; and provide spoken examples to students making
linguistic studies of the language. Incumbents have an expert knowledge of
the native language that is put to use in the areas of phonetics, semantics,
or pronunciation.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of English and native knowledge of the required foreign language;
and knowledges and abilities essential to the successful performance of the
duties assigned to the position.