Students will refresh their knowledge related to the ethics of interpreting and the techniques used to appropriately interpret and transliterate. This internship transition period provides students who need more time to enhance American Sign Language communication skills and interpreting skills. This allows students to take and experience an internship situation that serves as a transition to Interpreter Internship. Applies the coursework, theories, and skills and ethics learned during the program to a work setting. Applied Interpersonal Communications Provides an opportunity to improve communication with the important people in one's life at work or at home.
Students develop an understanding of human needs, self-concept, perception, and emotions.
This course focuses on the practical and theoretical concepts of human communications and the styles used in personal, social and professional environments. Students will also acquire skills in critical thinking, perception, listening, verbal and non-verbal expressions and conflict resolution. Students will evaluate their individual strengths and weaknesses in depth and develop techniques for improvement of interpersonal relations.