AMSL 3403 - Basics of Interpreting

Institution:

Tennessee Temple University

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Description:

3 credit hours (Fall Only) (Prerequisite: AMSL 2023) An introduction to sign language interpreting designed for students with a demonstrated ability and fluency in American Sign Language. It considers a historical perspective of the field and provides instruction on current and emerging trends. It introduces the theory and skills of the interpreting/transliterating process, roles and responsibilities of the interpreter, cultural implications for the interpreter, various credentialing processes, and various potential environments in which an interpreter might serve, along with instruction on ethics and business practices of the professional interpreter.

Credits:

3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.tntemple.edu

Phone Number:

(423) 493-4100

Calendar System:

Semester

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