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  • 3.00 Credits

    This course is an advanced study of the interpretation process. Emphasis is placed on the application of previously-learned American Sign Language (ASL) skills to develop the cognitive and critical thinking abilities required for interpreting and transliterating at the advanced level. Consecutive interpreting and simultaneous interpreting skills of source language text are utilized throughout the course. Instructor uses voice to sign and may use sign to voice techniques. This course is designed for Interpreting majors and accommodates those seeking the Certified Deaf Interpreter (CDI) certificate.
  • 3.00 Credits

    This course is designed to provide development of skills in receiving signed messages and presenting an equivalent message using spoken English. Emphasis is placed on Sign Language receptivity, appropriate English word choices, vocal inflection, and English structure at the beginner voice interpreter level. This course is designed for Interpreting majors and accommodates those seeking the Certified Deaf Interpreter (CDI) certificate.
  • 3.00 Credits

    This course is designed to provide advanced development of skills in receiving signed messages and presenting an equivalent message using spoken or signed English. Emphasis is placed on advanced sign language receptivity, appropriate word choices, vocal or signed inflection, and English structure at the advanced voice interpreter level. This course is designed for Interpreting majors and accommodates those seeking the Certified Deaf Interpreter (CDI) certificate.
  • 3.00 Credits

    This course is a practical study of interpreting as a profession. Emphasis is placed on the application of the code of professional conduct in the field. Topics include the national standards for evaluation and certification, public employment versus private employment, and resume development. This course is designed for Interpreting majors and accommodates those seeking the Certified Deaf Interpreter (CDI) certificate.
  • 3.00 Credits

    This course is designed to provide students of American Sign Language (ASL) - English Interpretation with an introduction to the application of interpreting skills to a variety of professional settings and situations. Settings covered include, but are not limited to Community, Conference, Deaf/Blind, Educational (K-12 and Post-secondary), Legal, Medical, Mental Health, Performing Arts, Religious Interpreting, and Video Relay Interpreting, and Private Practice and Freelance. This course is intended for students who plan to transfer and/or are interested in becoming an ASL Interpreter.
  • 4.00 Credits

    This third course in American Sign Language (ASL) is designed to enhance students' receptive and expressive skills at an advanced intermediate level. Emphasis is placed on the ASL syntax, facial grammar, vocabulary, and fingerspelling skills that enable students to participate in increasingly more complex conversations with Deaf community members. Instruction utilizes a natural approach to teaching a second language by engaging students in authentic conversations within the classroom environment. Conversational content seeks to develop student knowledge and understanding of the Deaf community and its art and history. This course is intended for students or professionals interested in working and/or interacting with Deaf people.
  • 1.00 Credits

    This laboratory course provides students with the opportunity to apply their American Sign Language (ASL) skills through an individualized program. Students utilize interactive media to express their comprehension of intermediate to advanced ASL sentences and narratives as well as to hone their signing skills. Lab activities are designed to provide students the opportunity to practice vocabulary and syntax at the intermediate to advanced level. This course is designed for students and/or professionals interested in working and interacting with Deaf people.
  • 4.00 Credits

    This fourth course in the study of American Sign Language (ASL) continues to build upon students' receptive and expressive skills at the advanced level while expanding their knowledge of Deaf culture and the influences of other sign language systems. Emphasis is placed on advanced fingerspelling, ASL structure and vocabulary. Instruction utilizes a natural approach to teaching a second language by engaging students in authentic conversations within the classroom environment. This course is intended for students or professionals interested in working and/or interacting with Deaf people.
  • 1.00 Credits

    This laboratory course provides students with the opportunity to apply their American Sign Language (ASL) skills through an individualized program. Students utilize interactive media to express their comprehension of advanced ASL sentences and narratives as well as to hone their signing skills. Lab activities are designed to provide students the opportunity to practice vocabulary and syntax at the advanced level. This course is designed for students and/or professionals interested in working and interacting with Deaf people.
  • 3.00 Credits

    This course is designed to provide students with an analysis of the symbolic and linguistic structure of American Sign Language (ASL) and English including other spoken languages, other sign languages, and other related sign systems. Topics include phonology, morphology, syntax, semantics, pragmatics, grammar and discourse. This course examines the bilingual and bicultural practices, language acquisition, sociolinguistics and related research. This course is intended for students who plan to transfer and/or are interested in learning about the linguistic aspects of American Sign Language.
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