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2.00 Credits
4 hours lecture per week for eight weeks Prerequisite(s): ENG 100; ASL 202 or equivalent; IT 111; or instructor's consent. Comment: IT 112 is an 8-week, modular course. IT 112 focuses on analyzing, processing, and translating various texts in American Sign Language and English without the immediate time constraints typically encountered while interpreting. Strategies for obtaining message equivalence between the two languages are discussed and practiced while using texts drawn from materials typically found in educational settings. Various translated works are examined to illustrate the differences in the organization of information in ASL and English. Upon successful completion of IT 112, the student should be able to: Analyze source language texts for content, context, affect, and register. Analyze a source text for gender, age and regional differences. Compare and contrast ASL and English vocabulary, syntax, and other linguistic features during the translation process. Identify and explain the goals/intentions a source text has and how they affect a given translation. Demonstrate strategies for finding the equivalent message in the source and target languages. Incorporate the appropriate ASL and English linguistic and cultural features into translations. Discuss various language models and translations in both ASL and English. Produce transcriptions of texts translated into ASL. Produce translations of various texts in ASL and English. Demonstrate sight translation of selected English texts. Discuss the purpose of back translation and demonstrate its use. Identify and analyze aspects typically found in children's literature. Translate children's stories into ASL that can be incorporated into K-12 settings. Display a portfolio of various translated stories and texts. Participate in translation activities and produce individual and group translations. Provide structured feedback and evaluations to classmates during small group activities. Demonstrate expanded ASL and English vocabularies by 3-5 lexical items per week.
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4.00 Credits
9 hours lecture per week for six weeks Prerequisite(s): ENG 100; ASL 202 or equivalent; IT 112; or instructor's consent. Comment: IT 200 is a 6-week, intensive course. IT 200 builds on the knowledge and practices gained in IT 112, Translation Techniques and focuses on concepts related to consecutive interpretation. Various texts are examined and practiced to further illustrate the differences in the organization of information in American Sign Language and English. Strategies are practiced for obtaining message equivalence in the target language. Interpreting theory, team-interpreting practices, text analysis and feedback strategies are applied to situations which allow for sufficient processing time. Discussion about how and when these are applied in educational settings is included. Upon successful completion of IT 200, the student should be able to: Analyze source language texts for content, context, affect, cultural considerations, and register using mind-mapping and other types of non-verbal representations. Compare and contrast ASL and English vocabulary, syntax and other linguistic features between the source and target languages. Demonstrate strategies for finding equivalent messages between the source and target languages. 6 Shadow messages in ASL and English on lexical, phrasal, sentential and textual levels. Discuss various language models, translations and consecutive interpretations in both ASL and English. Practice the Process Interpreting Model in a consecutive mode. Diminish the amount of processing time needed to produce a successful consecutive interpretation. Apply the appropriate interpreting techniques (comprehension, representation, text analysis, discrimination, cloze, prediction, retrieval) required for consecutive interpretations. Discuss when consecutive interpretation is desirable and appropriate in educational and other settings. Discuss the "demands" evident in a situation and the "controls" that are available to the interpreter to produce an effective interpretatio Participate in individual and small group activities that require consecutive interpretation strategies. Provide structured feedback and evaluations to classmates during small group activities. Demonstrate expanded ASL and English vocabularies while working with materials drawn from K-12 classrooms.
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2.00 Credits
4 hours lecture per week for 8 weeks Prerequisite(s): ENG 100; ASL 202 or equivalent; IT 200; or instructor's consent. Comment: IT 201 is an 8-week, modular course. IT 201 builds on the knowledge and practices gained in IT 200 and focuses on concepts related to simultaneous interpretation. This course introduces the theory, strategies and information necessary to interpret in a simultaneous mode. The depth of processing skills and processing speed needed to clearly produce an equivalent message from one language to another across a variety of registers and situations in this mode are developed through guided practice. Semantics, register, text analysis, process management, "demand control", team interpreting, and feedback strategies as they pertain to educational settings and other venues are discussed and practiced.Upon successful completion of IT 201, the student should be able to: Analyze source language texts for content, context, vocabulary, syntax, affect, cultural considerations, and register. Demonstrate strategies for finding equivalent messages between the source and target languages. Demonstrate on an introductory level the ability to simultaneously interpret messages into the target language on lexical, phrasal, sentential and textual levels. Discuss various language models and their simultaneous interpretations in both ASL and English. Practice the Process Interpreting Model in a simultaneous mode. Diminish the amount of processing time needed to produce a successful consecutive interpretation. Apply the appropriate interpreting techniques (comprehension, representation, text analysis, discrimination, cloze, prediction, retrieval, expansion, compression, etc.) required for simultaneous interpretations. Discuss and demonstrate when simultaneous interpretation is desirable and appropriate in educational and other settings. Discuss the changes in the educational interpreter's role based on grade level. Discuss the "demands" evident in various situations and the "controls" that are available to the interpreter to produce an effective interpretatio Participate in individual and small group activities that require simultaneous interpretation strategies. Provide structured feedback and evaluations to classmates during small group activities. Demonstrate expanded ASL and English vocabularies while working with materials drawn from K-12 classrooms.
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2.00 Credits
4 hours lecture per week for 8 weeks Prerequisite(s): ENG 100; ASL 202 or equivalent; IT 201; or instructor's consent. Comment: IT 202 is an 8-week, modular course. IT 202 builds on the knowledge and practices gained in IT 201 and focuses on a deeper understanding of the concepts and techniques required for accurate simultaneous interpretations. The processing skills and processing speed needed to clearly produce an equivalent message from one language to another across a variety of registers, situations,and discourse (monologic /narrative, dialogic/interview, and group) in this mode are developed through guided practice. Semantics, register, text analysis, process 7 management, "demand control", team interpreting, and feedback strategies as they pertain to educational settings and other venues are discussed and practiced.Upon successful completion of IT 202, the student should be able to: Analyze source language texts for content, context, vocabulary, syntax, affect, cultural considerations, and register. Demonstrate intermediate level strategies for finding equivalent messages between the source and target languages. Demonstrate the ability to simultaneously interpret messages into the target language on lexical, phrasal, sentential and textual levels. Discuss various interpreting models and their simultaneous interpretations in both ASL and English. Practice the Process Interpreting Model in a simultaneous mode. Apply the appropriate interpreting techniques (comprehension, representation, text analysis, discrimination, cloze, prediction, retrieval, expansion, compression, etc.) required for simultaneous interpretations. Interpret monologic/narrative, dialogic/interview, and group discourse at a level appropriate for a second year student. Discuss and demonstrate situations in which simultaneous interpretation is desirable and appropriate in educational and other settings. Discuss the changes in the educational interpreter's role based on grade level and situation. Discuss the "demands" evident in situations and the "controls" that are available to the interpreter to produce an effective interpretatio Participate in individual and small group activities that require preparation, vocal control, sign articulation, simultaneous interpretation, and teaming strategies. Provide structured feedback and evaluations to classmates during small group activities. Demonstrate expanded ASL and English vocabularies while working with materials drawn from K-12 classrooms.
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2.00 Credits
4 hours lecture per week for eight weeks Prerequisite(s): ENG 100; ASL 202 or equivalent; IT 202; or instructor's consent. Comment: IT 211 is an 8-week, modular course. IT 211 focuses on developing the knowledge and skills to understand a source message or represent a target message that resembles English. Current theories about transliteration and contact language varieties are presented and transliteration strategies are developed through guided practice. Prepared and spontaneous texts from K-12 classrooms are used to reinforce the concepts presented in class. Information about the role of facial grammar, processing, finger-spelling, and mouth movements is discussed. Language policy issues and how these policies in public schools influence the choices interpreters/ transliteraters make are also covered. Upon successful completion of IT 211, the student should be able to: Analyze source language texts for content, context, vocabulary, syntax, affect, cultural considerations, and register. Discuss how various Signed English systems influence transliteration. Demonstrate strategies for finding dynamic equivalency between the source and target messages. Transliterate messages consecutively or simultaneously into Signed English or spoken English on lexical, phrasal, and sentential levels for a minimum of 15 minutes. Compare and contrast transliterations executed by various models. Practice the Process Model as it applies to transliteration. Apply the appropriate techniques (comprehension, representation, text analysis, discrimination, cloze, prediction, retrieval, expansion, compression, etc.) required for successful consecutive and simultaneous transliterations. Transliterate monologic/narrative, dialogic/interview, and group discourse with at least 75% accuracy on performance exams. Discuss and demonstrate when manual transliteration or transliteration is desirable and appropriate in educational and other settings. Discuss and demonstrate the role of facial grammar, lexical borrowings, finger-spelling, contact language, and mouth movements in transliterations. Discuss the changes in the educational interpreter's role based on a school's language policy, student's grade level and the educational situation Discuss the "demands" evident in various situations and the "controls" that are available to the interpreter to produce an effective transliteratio Participate in individual and small group activities that require transliteration strategies. 8 Provide structured feedback and evaluations to classmates during small group activities. Demonstrate an increase, by 3-5 lexical items per week, in Signed English and English vocabularies while working with materials drawn from K-12 classrooms.
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2.00 Credits
4 hours lecture per week for eight weeks Prerequisite(s): ENG 100; ASL 202 or equivalent; IT 211; or instructor's consent. Comment: IT 212 is an 8-week, modular course. IT 212 builds on the knowledge and practices gained throughout the IT series and is a companion to the DEAF 294 Practicum course. Focus is on understanding the logistics involved in negotiating, booking, preparing for and completing an interpreting assignment. Content/context specific vocabulary, semantics, register, text analysis, process management, ethics, "demand-control" issues, team interpreting, and feedback are addressed through the use of live and mock monologic and dialogic discourse taken from educational and related settings.Upon successful completion of IT 212, the student should be able to: Identify effective business practices for working interpreters. Identify the current business issues facing working interpreters. Negotiate, accept, prepare for, participate in and submit billing for an interpreting assignment. Develop a business card and billing form. Demonstrate the appropriate professional behavior, dress, and demeanor for various interpreting assignments. Identify resources, strategies and support mechanisms to remain active in the field. Successfully interpret monologic/narrative, dialogic/interview, and group discourse in school-related contexts that involve diverse consumers. Develop appropriate negotiation strategies for various interpreting assignments and settings. Consecutively or simultaneously interpret messages into the target language on lexical, phrasal, sentential and textual levels. Apply the appropriate techniques (comprehension, representation, text analysis, discrimination, cloze, prediction, retrieval, expansion, compression, etc.) required for consecutive or simultaneous interpretations and transliterations. Discuss the "demands", challenges, ethical issues, and logistics faced in various educational and related settings and the "controls", strategies, resources and solutions that are available to the interpreter to produce an effective interpretation or transliteratio Identify the educational interpreter's role and responsibility according to grade level and situation/assignment. Interpret or transliterate monologic/narrative, dialogic/ interview, and group discourse for a minimum of 20 minutes with 75% accuracy. Practice appropriate monitoring, feedback and teaming techniques. Participate in individual and small group activities that require preparation, vocal control, sign articulation, consecutive/simultaneous interpretation, and teaming strategies. Provide structured feedback and evaluations to classmates during small group activities. Demonstrate ASL and English vocabularies for specific content areas and grade levels and expand vocabulary by 5 lexical items weekly.
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3.00 Credits
8 hours lecture, 150 hours practicum experience Prerequisite(s): DEAF 201; IT 202; or instructor's consent. Corequisite(s): IT 211 and IT 212; or instructor's consent. Comment: Before enrolling in IT 294, students should obtain fingerprint and TB test clearance as required by the schools. IT 294 provides students with an overview of interpreting in academic and related settings and provides an opportunity to work directly with students and faculty. Practicum students will be encouraged to participate in as much "hands-on" experience as is appropriate to the particular situation. After initial observation, the students will interpret with the on-site interpreter in a variety of classes and activities; provide support and work with individuals, and small and large groups.Upon successful completion of IT 294, the student should be able to: Interpret instructional activities including 9 tutoring with individual students or small groups, with a mentor's direction and supervision. Accept mentor's and on-site interpreter's (if appropriate) guidance and feedback during practicum assignment. Apply principles of process interpreting, effective decision-making and teaming strategies while interpreting. Interpret clearly in ASL, Contact Varieties of English and English. Demonstrate appropriate behavior according to the setting, classroom activities and needs of the participants. Interact effectively with students, staff, and parents (when appropriate). Demonstrate professional and ethical behaviors appropriate to the environment. Document practicum assignments, summarize and analyze experiences in Practicum Notebook. Prior to registration, students who have taken Japanese in high school or elsewhere will be given a placement examination. Students who successfully pass the placement examination are qualified to apply for credit by examination.
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3.00 Credits
3 hours lecture per week Prerequisite(s): A grade of "C" or higher in ICS 100 or equivalent or a satisfactory score in the Information Technology Skills Placement Test; credit or concurrent enrollment in ENG 22 or qualification for ENG 100, ENG 160, or ESL 100; qualification for MATH 103 or higher level mathematics course or credit or concurrent enrollment in MATH 25, MATH 81, or BUS 100. ITS 102 course builds on the Information Technology major's prior knowledge of information technology applications (students are expected to be competent in word processing, Web browser and search, and PC navigation and file management before taking this course). The role of information technology in the continuing evolution of an information-based society is expanded upon. Students build on knowledge and skills garnered through prior classes or experience to develop business proficiencies in areas such as spreadsheet development and analysis and electronic presentations. Furthermore, students develop knowledge and skills in program logic and design; database creation and use; business teamwork; and Web page development. Students will also consider current legal and ethical issues related to information technology and business. The course includes structured group work, lectures, as well as hands-on use of computers to provide students with experiences in current business applications and methodologies. Upon successful completion of ITS 102, the student should be able to: Work within a team setting to solve a business problem using appropriateInformation Technology tools. Use presentation software to communicate effectively with an audience. Use diagramming software to illustrate logical processes. Use a spreadsheet to solve financial problems collaboratively. Use Web design tools to create a simple Web page. Define basic database concepts and terminology. Define numbering systems such as binary and hexadecimal and simple logical operators.
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3.00 Credits
3 hours lecture per week Prerequisite(s): Qualification for ENG 22 or ESOL 94 or higher; qualification for MATH 24 or higher. Recommended Preparation: Previous computer experience. Comment: ITS 124 may require hardware/software supplies for hands-on activities up to $50.00. ITS 124 was formerly ITS 104. ITS 124 provides students with an overview of essential networking concepts, terminology and skills. The course gives students a fundamental understanding of the technological, business and legal issues related to a networked organization. Certification competencies related to the Windows desktop operating system will be covered. The course further introduces the student to security concepts such as cryptography, digital signatures, key management and authentication. Upon successful completion of ITS 124 the student should be able to: Work effectively in teams. Manage networking projects. Identify the elements of, and uses for, a computer network in a small business. Identify the prominent networking standards organizations. Use the Windows desktop operating system. Identify the characteristics of popular networking protocols such as TCP/IP, IPX/SPX, NetBIOS and AppleTalk. Use addressing schemes of popular networking protocols. Explain the benefits and limitations of different networking media. Install network cabling in various topologies using industry-standard practices. Install network interface cards and their software drivers. Use common TCP/IP tools such as PING, TELNET and DNS. Discuss issues relating to network maintenance, integrity and security. Define Intranets, Extranets, and Virtual 3 Private Networks. Identify the business and legal principles related to an electronic commerce transaction. Discuss information security technologies such as cryptography, digital signatures, key management and authentication.
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3.00 Credits
3 hours lecture per week Prerequisite(s): Qualification for ENG 22 or higher; qualification for MATH 24 or higher. Comment: ITS 128 was formerly ITS 103. ITS 128 is an introductory course in the development of problem solving and logical skills used in a business computing environment. Step-by-step logic are diagrammed into flowcharts and implemented in computer programs in a language deemed most appropriate for this course. Emphases are on valid solution designs and correct language syntax usage. Basic programming structures and concepts, common to all programming languages, are major components of this course. Upon successful completion of ITS 128, the student should be able to: Identify flowcharting and programming as problem-solving processes Describe the steps in the development of a solution to a computing problem Implement the basic constructs (sequence, decision, and looping) of a structured solution to solve a problem Develop logic in the form of block flowcharts to solve a problem Analyze block flowcharts for validity Translate the block flowchart into a program using a programming language appropriate for the course Debug programs to ensure accurate results Design system flowcharts Write effective documentation
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