Sign Language Interpretation (INT)

INT-100. Introduction to ASL Interpreting. (3 Credits)

This course provides an introduction to the field of American Sign Language Interpreting. Topics include the role and function of the interpreter, legislation and certification of interpreters. Additional topics include an introduction to interpreter ethics, English skill building, interpreting environments and settings, and the history of the interpreting profession. Fee is required. (3 contact hours)

INT-101. Interpreting I. (3 Credits)

The course will introduce the process of interpreting from ASL to English and English to ASL. Students will analyze source language (ASL and English) texts and translate them into the target (ASL or English), building to consecutive interpretations of prepared and spontaneous content. Theories of interpretation will be introduced and discussed. Fee is required. (4 contact hours)

INT-102. Interpreting II. (3 Credits)

This course will build on the skills developed in INT-101 (Interpreting I) and introduce students to simultaneous interpretation from ASL, to English and English to ASL. Students will work from recorded and live interactions and monologues. Fee is required. (4 contact hours)

INT-107. Interpreting in Educational Settings. (2 Credits)

This course will explore the theory and skills required to interpret in a K-12 educational setting. Course work and practice will focus on ethical dilemmas and decision making in a K-12 educational interpreting environment. Vocabulary commonly used in educational (K-12) settings will be discussed and practiced. Roles and responsibilities in a K-12 setting will be discussed and analyzed. Child and language development will be covered and discussed. Students must also register in INT-108, Ed Settings Field Experience. (2 contact hours)

INT-108. Ed Settings Field Experience. (1 Credit)

This course is designed to expose students to real-world educational interpreting experiences under the supervision of a professional interpreter mentor and the classroom instructor. Students will also enroll in INT-107, Interpreting in Educational Settings. Fee is required. (3 contact hours)

INT-110. Interpreting Enrichment. (1 Credit)

This course is a dynamic seminar-style course for students who need additional study and practice to acquire interpretation skills. Topics will focus on identified areas of weakness as defined with the instructor on the first day of class. Course content will vary for each student depending on the courses that they need to repeat and/or the specific areas of weakness with their interpretation skills. (2 contact hours)

INT-120. Ethics for Interpreters. (3 Credits)

This course focuses on the ethical decisions that interpreters make daily in their career. The RID Code of Professional Conduct, Educational Interpreter Performance Assessment Guidelines for Professional Conduct, and Demand Control Schema will be used to analyze and research ethical issues. Students will participate in group discussions and coursework to develop problem-solving and ethical decision-making skills. (3 contact hours)

INT-121. ASL to English Interpreting. (3 Credits)

This course focuses on the skills and theory required to receptively process and interpret from ASL to spoken English. Register, vocal tone and expression, word choice and message equivalence will be emphasized. Fee is required. (4 contact hours)

INT-199. Special Topics in Interpreting. (1-4 Credits)

This course is designed to address specific topics of interest in American Sign Language and Interpretation. Offerings are more specific and focused than the introductory survey courses. Offerings provide students with a deeper understanding and appreciation of ASL and Interpreting. (1-4 contact hours)

INT-201. Interpreting Field Experience I. (2 Credits)

This course is designed to expose students to real-world interpreting experiences under the supervision of a professional interpreter mentor. Class discussion and assignments will focus on the challenges and benefits of working in various settings, ethics and decision-making skills, and business practice. Students also will enroll in INT-202, Field Experience Seminar I, and meet weekly to discuss and plan their off-campus practicum experiences. Fee is required. (4 contacthours)

INT-202. Field Experience Seminar I. (1 Credit)

Students will meet to discuss and plan their off-campus practicum experiences in the co-requisite course INT-201, Interpreting Field Experience I. (1 contact hour)

INT-203. Interpreting III. (3 Credits)

This course concentrates on the continued development of ASL to English and English to ASL interpretation skills. Live mock and recorded interpretations will gradually increase in difficulty as the class progresses. Fee is required. (4 contact hours)

INT-205. Transliterating. (3 Credits)

This course will explore the theory and skills required to transliterate. Coursework and practice will focus on producing conceptually accurate American Sign Language in English word order with English mouth morphemes. Live mock and recorded English source material will be used and will gradually increase in difficulty as the class progresses. Fee is required. (3 contact hours)

INT-206. Interpreting Field Experience II. (2 Credits)

This course is designed to allow students to interpret in a variety of low-risk settings under the supervision of a professional interpreter mentor and the classroom instructor. Students will also enroll in INT-207, Field Experience Seminar II. Fee is required. (4 contact hours)

INT-207. Field Experience Seminar II. (1 Credit)

This course is designed to allow students to interpret in a variety of low-risk settings under the supervision of a professional interpreter mentor and the classroom instructor. Students will also enroll in INT 206, Interpreting Field Experience II. (1 contact hour)

INT-210. Certification Test Preparation. (2 Credits)

This course will cover all aspects of the various ASL Interpreting written, knowledge bases and performance tests along with providing practice tests and test taking strategies. (2 contact hours)