I 5 credits Study and practice of the principles and problems involved in transliterating into both the English and preferred sign equivalent and the voicing of the English sign systems. Includes the interpreting process, embedded fingerspelling, interpreter placement, preparation, speaking skills, completion of grammatically correct English sentences, team interpreting, vocabulary choice, interpreting critiques, and professional ethics. Continues practice of principles involved in transliterating into both the English and preferred sign equivalent and the voicing of English sign systems. I 5 credits Includes media, telephone, basic medical, mental health, legal areas, and specialized vocabulary pertaining to these situations. I 2 credits Field observation of professional interpreters where skills and knowledge gained in the classroom are applied.
Class meets one hour per week to discuss problems, vocabulary and situations in practicum.
Includes 33 hours of practical experience arranged. Interpreting Practicum II 3 credits Field observation and applied interpreting for a total of 66 hours in a minimum of four different interpreting situations. Weekly seminar to discuss problems, vocabulary, and situations in practicum. Interpreting Practicum III 3 credits Interpreting and observing for a total of 66 hours in a minimum of four different interpreting situations. Weekly seminar to discuss problems, vocabulary, and situations in practicum.