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3.00 Credits
Course focuses on utilizing American Sign Language as a tool for creating poetry, storytelling, and theatrical productions. Students participate in activities and discussions and occasional assignments outside of class. Course is designed to increase students' understanding of how aspects of deaf culture are expressed through creative American Sign Language. 3 CRED ITS PREREQUISITES: 37-1252 DEAF CULTURE, 37-2153 AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE III
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3.00 Credits
This course is an introduction to various aspects of the deafblind community. Designed for individuals who may or may not have had prior experience with the deaf-blind community, this course focuses on the variety of cultural norms and modes of communication that can be found within that community. Student will begin to develop an understanding of the role of the Support Service Provider (SSP)/sighted guide and will have opportunities for hands-on practical experience and community interaction. 2 CRED ITS PREREQUISITES: 37-1252 DEAF CULTURE, 37-2153 AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE III
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3.00 Credits
Course explores multicultural issues as related to the interpreting profession and the deaf community. Broad introduction of multiculturalism is followed by an in-depth look at the most common cultures and cultural issues interpreters encounter. Flexibility in the schedule allows for study of additional cultural groups. Guest presenters and field trips allow students to experience the richness of diverse communities and gain insight that can be applied to their interpreting and to their everyday lives. 3 CRED ITS PREREQUISITES: 37-1252 DEAF CULTURE, 37-2154 AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE IV, 37-2301 INTRODUCTION TO INTERPRETING AND INTERPRETING TECHNIQUES, 37-3401 CONSECUTIVE INTERPRETING
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3.00 Credits
This advanced ASL course is specifically designed to refine expressive and receptive ASL skills. Advanced linguistic structures are reviewed and applied. Vocabulary building specific to areas in which interpreters find the greatest challenges such as medical, legal, computer technology, sports, religion, academics, business, rehabilitation and local terms is an important aspect of this course. Current events are discussed in ASL, giving students opportunities to apply their linguistic and cultural knowledge while participating in open discussions. 3 CRED ITS PREREQUISITES: 37-1252 DEAF CULTURE, 37-2154 AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE IV, 37-2253 LINGUISTICS OF ASL
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3.00 Credits
Course examines history of translation, models of interpreting, and equivalence across languages. Study includes theories of spoken language interpreting and sign language interpreting. Theories of basic, practical ethics and behaviors are explored and applied to the interpreting profession. 3 CRED ITS PREREQUISITES: 37-2301 INTRODUCTION TO INTERPRETING AND INTERPRETING TECHNIQUES, 37-2302 LANGUAGE AND TRANSLATION AND 52-1152 WRITING AND RHETORIC II
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3.00 Credits
Students begin to practice interpreting skills consecutively. Students interpret from American Sign Language to English and from English to American Sign Language with a controlled amount of time between the source and the interpretation. Students are introduced to planned and unplanned material and have opportunities to observe working interpreters. 3 CRED ITS PREREQUISITES: 37-2154 AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE IV, 37-2252 LINGUISTICS OF ASL, 37-2301 INTRODUCTION TO INTERPRETING AND INTERPRETING TECHNIQUES
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3.00 Credits
Course focuses on simultaneously interpreting monologues from American Sign Language to English and from English to American Sign Language. Interpretation in this case begins before the source message is completed and continues while the source message continues. Students practice interpreting speeches, lectures, and narratives. Opportunities to observe working interpreters are provided. 3 CRED ITS PREREQUISITES: 37-2302 LANGUAGE AND TRANSLATION, 37-3401 CONSECUTIVE INTERPRETING
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3.00 Credits
Course focuses on simultaneously interpreting dialogues from American Sign Language to English and from English to American Sign Language. Interpretation begins before the source message is completed and continues while the source message continues. Students practice interpreting such events as telephone calls, meetings, and interviews. Opportunities to observe working interpreters are provided. 3 CRED ITS PREREQUISITES: 37-3402 SIMULTANEOUS INTERPRETING: MONOLOGUES
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3.00 Credits
Course focuses on transfer of information from spoken English to a signing system and from a signing system to spoken English. Students practice transliterating skills in various planned and unplanned situations. Issues specific to educational interpreting settings are discussed, and opportunities to observe educational interpreters are provided. 3 CRED ITS PREREQUISITES: 37-3403 SIMULTANEOUS INTERPRETING: DIALOGUES
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3.00 Credits
This course provides an opportunity for students to apply their knowledge, skills, and experiences in a variety of interpreting settings--in education, business, public service agencies, and as freelance interpreters. Students will participate in supervised field work. Students will also attend a weekly seminar to examine the various sub-fields of interpreting and to discuss linguistic and ethical dilemmas. 4 CRED ITS
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