COMM 113 - Introduction to Interpreting

Institution:

Ocean County College

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Description:

This course provides an introduction to interpreting history, ethics, and interpreting in a variety of specialized settings. This course will cover ethics, interpreting process, attitudes, and the role of the interpreter. The student will learn about the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID) certifi cation process and fees. The student will also learn about the New Jersey State Screening process that will enable students, who pass the screening, to be placed on their registry. Students will also learn about the various devices used by the Deaf Community that help them to meet the daily needs of life such as telephones, alarm clocks, smoke detectors, and beepers. Students are required to ascertain 10 fi eld observation hours. Prerequisites: COMM 107 and COMM 109

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.ocean.edu/

Phone Number:

(732) 255-0400 ext 2804

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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