Upon completion, students should be able to consecutively interpret non-technical, interactive messages between ASL and English. Emphasis is placed on applying grammatical and syntactical features of ASL to a variety of technical and non-technical topics. This course provides a study of the component parts of a cultural scheme and the manner in which ASL and English differ. Emphasis is placed on analyzing, discussing, and translating basic ASL and English texts. This course introduces discourse types and functions and specialized vocabulary and examines the specific nature os ASL discourse.
Emphasis is placed on applying and practicing a model of analysis utilizing specialized vocabulary.
Upon completion, students should be able to utilize specialized vocabulary and demonstrate ASL discourse features. Emphasis is placed on generating equivalent messages between ASL and English. Upon completion, students should be able to discuss and apply the principles of the protocol of consecutive interpreting. Emphasis is placed on analyzing expository texts, identifying registers, and applying principles of the protocol of interpreting. This course is designed to improve skills in ASL to English interpretation.