This study includes an exploration of the similarities and differences in phonology, morphology, syntax, and semantics. It will also contrast some major features of American deaf culture with other world cultures by exploring values, beliefs, and norms. Special emphasis is placed on interpreting ASL text into equivalent English texts. The course will focus on the development of proficiency in consecutive interpreting and simultaneous interpreting.
Emphasis is placed on interpreting English texts into equivalent ASL texts.
The course will continue the development of proficiency in consecutive interpreting and simultaneous interpreting. It will continue the development of proficiency in simultaneous interpreting. Codes of ethical conduct from other professions will be analyzed and compared to codes within the interpreting profession. Role playing will be used to allow students to learn about their own ethics and morals with regard to interpreting. In this course, students will become acquainted with the analysis of signed and spoken language discourse and sociolinguistic theory with an emphasis on applications to signed languages and interpretation.