Skills are developed through pantomime, song, and other activities. Skills and information emphasizes American Sign Language vocabulary in English word order lending to proficiency in simultaneous communication for transliterating in educational settings. Introduces the conversational signer to MCE, developed for th education of the hearing impaired child. Designed for educational interpreters who plan to work in K-8 educational settings. Specific knowledge, concepts, skills to interpret in secondary school settings.
Attention is given to applying appropriate interpreting skills and principles.
Concepts, specific knowledge, skills to interpret in post-secondary settings, with attention to the particular needs and preferences of populations served, and educational content. Interpersonal communication skills for interpreters to build confidence applying bicultural and cross cultural values associated with learning a second language. SPA 451, SPA 352. Psychological, educational, and social influences of the hearing community on deaf persons and the structure of the deaf community as a socio-cultural entity. The Professional Interpreter 3 credits.