Course Descriptions
Sign Language Interpreting Program Course Descriptions
INTP 1904 American Sign Language I
PREREQUISITES: Visual Acuity to discriminate
signs at a distance of up to 30 feet. Physical dexterity to accurately
reproduce signs demonstrated.
This course focuses on everyday communication
and interaction in ASL. Topics include giving information, making
requests, expressing likes and dislikes, and describing people and places.
Grammar and vocabulary are presented in context, using ASL as the language
of instruction. Students participate in a variety of activities to
build language skills and learn about Deaf culture.
INTP 1905 American Sign Language
II (3)
PREREQUISITES: INTP 1904 with "C" or better,
or placement by examination
This course is a continuation of INTP
1904, building upon grammatical structures and vocabulary acquired.
INTP 1906 American Sign Language III
(3)
PREREQUISITES: INTP 1905 with a C or better,
or placement by examination.
This course continues to develop receptive
and expressive American Sign Language skills. Through class activities
and outside assignments, vocabulary is expanded and more complex, finer
points of grammar are introduced. Aspects of Deaf culture are also
examined.
INTP 1907 American Sign Language IV
(3)
PREREQUISITES: INTP 1906 with a C or better,
or placement by examination
This course continues and completes the
materials begun in INTP 1903, ASL III. It provides intensive training in
conversations using both expressive and receptive skills in American Sign
Language. More aspects of Deaf culture are also examined.
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INTP 1911 ASL Narrative and Discourse
(6)
Prerequisites: Admittance into ITP
program.
This course is an advanced study of expressive
and receptive American Sign Language narratives and conversation.
It is designed to provide a strong foundation for future interpreting courses.
The primary focus is on more complex grammatical features, expanded vocabulary
and language fluency. This course is taught predominately in ASL
without voice. This course is offered fall semester.
INTP 1913 Orientation to Deafness
(3)
Prerequisites: none
This course offers an overview, of issues
related to persons who are Deaf and hard of hearing. Topics include
types of hearing loss, history and education, modes of communication, legislation,
employment and related services and organizations. This course is
often taught by an instructor who is deaf or hard of hearing. Knowledge
of sign language may be necessary. This course is offered in the
fall semester..
INTP 1931 English -> ASL Interpreting
I (3)
Prerequisites: INTP 1911 and 1913 with
a “C” or better.
This course begins work on source language
English to target language ASL translations and consecutive interpreting.
It includes study of the interpreting process, vocabulary and linguistic
development, and text analysis. This course is offered spring semester.
INTP 1941 Introduction to Interpreting
(3)
Prerequisites: INTP 1913 with a “C” or
better.
This course provides general information
about the field of interpreting, including the function role and responsibility
of interpreters, environments in which interpreters are involved, and assessment
within the profession. It stresses the importance of a professional
attitude toward interpreting, especially as developed through observance
of ethical standards. This course is offered spring semester.
INTP 1922 Multi-Cultural Aspects of
Deafness (3)
Prerequisites: INTP 1913 with a “C” or
better.
This course studies the variety of cultural
experiences and perspectives among people who are Deaf and hard of hearing.
Topics include the relationship of language and community, audiological
and cultural deafness, the dynamics in families, and cultural issues and
the role of the interpreter. This course is offered spring semester.
INTP 2901 Survey of Specialized
Interpreting Settings (3)
Prerequisite: completion of all 1000 level
courses in ITP.
This course is designed to provide reinforcement
of sign language skills and interpreting principles. It addresses
settings such as education, mental health, medical, oral, deaf-blind, and
employment. This course is taught summer semester.
INTP 2903 Special Projects
(1)
Prerequisites: Approval of department
chair.
This course allows students to design
additional study in an area of interpreting which interests them.
INTP 2911 ASL -> English Interpreting
(6)
Prerequisites: INTP 2901 with a “C” or
better.
This course focuses on working from source
language ASL to target language English. A variety of techniques
and strategies address visual memory, equivalent message content, vocabulary
and register choice and cultural adaptations. A variety of
classroom activities includes the use of video and audio tapes and guests
from the Deaf community to provide opportunities for practice and critique.
This course is offered fall semester.
INTP 2932 English -> ASL Interpreting
II (3)
Prerequisites: INTP 1931 with a “C” or
better.
This course continues to develop skills
begun in INTP 1931, and focuses on providing simultaneous voice to sign
interpretations. This course is offered fall semester.
INTP 2951 Practicum
(6)
Prerequisites: INTP 2911 and 2932 with
a “C” or better.
This course is a combination of actual
interpreting experience under the supervision of an interpreter in the
field, voluntary interpreting, interpreter observation, and a classroom
seminar. The seminar includes discussion, role playing and situational
assessments based on student experiences in the filed. Emphasis is
placed on the code of ethics and it application in real-life situations.
Students must complete all assigned interpreting hours and pass a comprehensive
test on ASL and English interpreting skills. This course is offered
spring semester.
INTP 2934 Transliteration
(3)
Prerequisite: INTP 2911 and 2932
with a “C” or better.
This course builds a foundation of skills
for transliterating from spoken English to signed English. Emphasis
is on consistency and conceptual accuracy. Students will receive
extensive practice in source materials from academic settings. This
course is offered spring semester.