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- Effective Term:
- Fall 2014 through Summer 2016
- Course Number:
- ITP 266
- Course Title:
- Interpreting Theory II
- Credit Hours:
- 3
- Lecture Hours:
- 30
- Lecture/Lab Hours:
- 0
- Lab Hours:
- 0
Course Description
Covers special interpreting settings and practices, including: deaf-blind, VRS/VRI, religious, performing arts, medical, mental health and legal. Outlines qualifications necessary for working in each specific setting. Includes continued discussion of current ethical and professional issues in the field.
Intended Outcomes for the course
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Apply knowledge of appropriate placement of interpreters in work settings based on skills and qualifications
- Use an understanding of unique interpreting settings and apply appropriate practices for each setting
- Apply knowledge of needs of unique deaf populations to work effectively in community and post-secondary settings
- Follow standard practices (published by the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf) in freelance and volunteer environments
Course Activities and Design
This course consists of lecture, discussion, videos, guest speakers, and some hands-on application of techniques.
Outcome Assessment Strategies
Formal examinations or quizzes, presentations, and a research paper.
Course Content (Themes, Concepts, Issues and Skills)
- specific needs of special consumer groups and specific interpreting techniques for working with them
- an overview of the following issues as related to each of the specialized content areas above:
- Typical settings an interpreter might encounter
- Logistical issues such as placement or use of a team interpreter
- Cultural issues which may arise
- Qualifications an interpreter needs before working in these areas
- Ways an interpreter can prepare to work in these areas, and additional training or certification required
- Students will be expected to demonstrate nascent ability in networking with professionals; discussing current trends and controversies in the field; and exploring possible areas of specialization for focus upon or after graduation