** These courses do not apply towards graduation requirement. Students with prior sign language experience should contact the Sign Language Interpreting  Department for placement information. Contact Becky Thurman.
 
 

Courses listed in red denote skills courses.  The pre-requisite/co-requisite lecture courses (in black) must be completed before or at the same time as taking the skills classes.

All collegiate courses that are required and taken as part of the Sign Language Interpreting Program are counted towards the A.A.S. in Sign Language Interpreting.

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 SLIP 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 SLIP.
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 coordinator.
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.

Please send any changes or corrections to: Christine Smith

Last Updated:11/7/05