INTR 226 - Specialized and Technical Vocabulary

Institution:

Johnson County Community College

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Description:

Prerequisite: INTR 123 or ASL 123 with a grade of "C" or higher Corequisites: INTR 181 and INTR 250 and INTR 223 all with a grade of "C" or higher This course will expand the interpreter training students' vocabulary related to specialized and technical contexts. Students will discuss vocabulary use in a variety of contexts to include socially restricted terms and phrases Deaf people use; colloquialisms; varying registers; terminology in medical, mental health, religion, sex, drugs; and strong language in ASL. Students' development of comprehension and production skills in common formal and informal settings will be emphasized. Students will also discuss Signing Exact English (SEE II) and the differences from American Sign Language (ASL). 3 hrs. integrated lecture-lab/wk. Associated Costs: In addition to the course tuition, fees, and textbooks, this course has additional expense considerations that are estimated to be $10 to $50.

Credits:

2.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.jccc.edu

Phone Number:

(913) 469-8500

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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