IT 101 - Introduction to Interpreting

Institution:

Kapiolani Community College

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Description:

4 hours lecture per week for 8 weeks Prerequisite(s): ENG 100; ASL 202 or equivalent, or instructor consent. Comment: IT 101 is an 8-week course. IT 101 is an introductory course focusing on the process of becoming an interpreter in educational and other settings. To explore interpreting as a viable career option, the basic principles and practices involved in interpreting are covered extensively. Historical and current issues, terminology, ethical considerations, the interpreter's roles and responsibilities, and the skills necessary to work in this field are also emphasized. Upon successful completion of IT 101, the student should be able to: Explain the interpreter's roles and responsibilities in and out of the classroom. Describe relevant interpreting codes of ethics and discuss their underlying principles and how they affect an interpreter's decision-making. Analyze the evolution of the models of interpretation and the history of the ASL/English interpreting field. Describe current issues facing interpreters in educational settings and other venues. Discuss the possible challenges interpreters encounter in educational settings. Compare and contrast ASL/English interpreters and spoken language interpreters. Identify the settings where and the participants with whom interpreters work. Identify and analyze the skills and knowledge successful interpreters possess. Describe the process of becoming an interpreter, including national certification and state credentialing. Compare and contrast interpreting in educational, medical, community, and law-related settings. Compare and contrast how Deaf consumers and interpreters view interpreters, their roles and responsibilities. Analyze how different interpreters approach their work. Identify important organizations for interpreters and demonstrate knowledge of relevant terminology. 4 Discuss the power and intercultural dynamics that are present in interpreting situations. Provide feedback and evaluations to classmates during small group activities.

Credits:

2.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

kapiolani.hawaii.edu/page/home

Phone Number:

(808) 734-9000

Regional Accreditation:

Western Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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