Introduction to the Interpreting Profession Syllabus for 2015-2016
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Course

SLNG-1321-001 Introduction to the Interpreting Profession

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Course Description

An overview of the field of sign language interpretation. Provides an historical framework for the principles, ethics, roles, responsibilities and standard practices of the Interpreting Profession.

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Hours

(3 sem hrs; 3 lec)

Class Type

On Campus Course

Syllabus Information

Textbooks

\ 1.    So You Want to Be an Interpreter, Humphrey and Alcorn, 2007 (4^th ed.) H &H Publishing, ISBN#0-9767132-6-8.

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\ 2.    Train Go Sorry-Inside A Deaf World,Leah Hager Cohen, 1994 Houghton Mifflin Co., ISBN# 0-679-7615-9.

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Expected Student Behavior

\ General Information:  Class attendance in an online class is determined by participating in online discussions, doing weekly activities and taking tests on time.  Please follow the class schedule posted on the online calendar.  Anything more than a week late without notifying the professor as to the reason for the late assignment may result in a grade penalty.

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\ Grievance Procedure:  If a student is having a problem with the course policies or the instructor, he or she should first try and resolve any such problems with the instructor.  If the problem is not resolved, the student may proceed to the Division Chairman (Language, communication and Fine Arts), Robert Boyd, the Vice President and Dean of Instruction ), and the college President (Dr. Paul Matney) IN THAT ORDER.

Grading Criteria

 

Grading

Weekly Activities	50%
Book Response	25%
Final	25%
	100%

Grading Scale

 89.5 - 100 = A

79.5 - 89.4 = B

69.5 - 79.4 = C

59.5 - 69.4 = D

     0 - 59.4 = F

Your grade will be based on weekly  activities.  A grade of 0 will be given for any missed assignments.  Anything more than a week past due is considered missing.  There is one book response in Week 14 and there is a comprehensive final.

A written, comprehensive final examination, not to exceed two and one-half hours in length, shall be given at the end of each semester for each course at the regularly scheduled date.  Any exceptions to these requirements must be approved by the appropriate dean.  Other examinations are given at the discretion of the instructor.

A student who must be absent from a final examination should petition that instructor for permission to postpone the examination.  A student absent without permission from a final examination is graded “F”.  Postponed examinations result in a grade of “I”.  The final exam must be taken within 120 calendar days from the end of the semester or the grade automatically becomes an “F”.

Attendance

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\ After studying the material presented in this course of study, the student will be able to demonstrate knowledge of the following:

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\ Learning Outcome 1:  The student will demonstrate an understanding of the history of the interpreting profession as well as the Code of Ethics.

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\ 1.01The student will recall the history and purpose of the RID.

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\ 1.02The student will recall the history and purpose of the BEI.

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\ 1.03The student will list the current goals of the RID.

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\ 1.04The student will explain the current roles and responsibilities of the BEI.

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\ 1.05The student will list and explain significant legislative initiatives affecting Deaf people and interpreters.

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\ 1.06The student will express the importance of holding state and/or national certification.

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\ 1.07The student will list and describe the various certificates awarded by the RID.

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\ 1.08 The student will list and describe the various certificates awarded by BEI.

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\ Method of measurement:  weekly activities, exams, online discussion.

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\ Learning Outcome 2:  The student will demonstrate an understanding of the roles and responsibilities of the interpreter.

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\                 The student will list and describe the four philosophical frames of interpreting.

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\                 The student will define linguistic and cultural expansion and give examples illustrating each.

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\                 The student will define linguistic and cultural reduction and give examples illustrating each.

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\                 The student will demonstrate an understanding of pre-requisite knowledge and skills an interpreter must possess.

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\                 The student will list and describe the interpersonal skills interpreters need to possess.

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\                 The student will demonstrate an understanding of the implications of power and oppression that an interpreter may encounter.

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\                 The student will demonstrate an understanding of the importance of cultural sensitivity and awareness in the work of interpreters.

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\                 The student will demonstrate knowledge of the linguistic capabilities needed to perform the task of interpreting.

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\                  The student will demonstrate an understanding of the current job market.

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\                  The student will identify current employment trends and pay rates for interpreters.

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\                  The student will demonstrate an understanding of the business practices and scheduling problems related to the interpreting field.

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\ Method of Measurement:  online discussions, weekly activities, one book report and a final exam.

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\ Learning Outcome 3:  The student will demonstrate an understanding of the interpreting process and be able to discuss various components of the process.

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\ 3.01 The student will list and describe a person’s A,B, C languages.

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\ 3.02 The student will define and exhibit an understanding of the process of interpretation.

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\ 3.03 The student will define and exhibit an understanding of the process of transliteration.

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\ 3.04 The student will define and exhibit an understanding of the process of oral transliteration.

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\ 3.05 The student will compare and contrast the features of consecutive and simultaneous interpreting.

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\ 3.06 The student will identify and discuss the settings where consecutive and simultaneous interpreting might be used.

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\ 3.07 The student will outline the key points in the communication process.

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\ 3.08 The student will identify and discuss language registers.

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\ 3.09 The student will identify the sign language interpretation process models and name the basic components of those models.

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\ Learning Outcome 4:  The student will demonstrate an understanding of the Code of Ethics and how to apply them in a variety of situations.

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\ 4.01 The student will define and discuss ethics in general and specifically how ethics apply to sign language interpreters.

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\ 4.02 The student will list and summarize the Code of Professional Conduct.

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\ 4.03 The student will discuss the difference between ethics and morals, giving examples of each.

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\ 4.04 The student will discuss various interpreting situations and explain how the Code of  Professional Conduct would apply to those situations.

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\ Learning Outcome 5:  The student will demonstrate an understanding of the various interpreting settings and be able to identify the special considerations, skills, and certification needed for interpreting those settings:

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\ 5.01 The student will discuss and define the special considerations, skills and certification needed for interpreting in a religious setting.

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\ 5.02 The student will discuss and define the special considerations, skills and certification needed for interpreting in an educational setting.

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\ 5.03 The student will discuss and define the special considerations, skills and certification needed for interpreting in a medical setting.

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\ 5.04 The student will discuss and define the special considerations, skills and certification for interpreting in the legal setting.

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\ 5.05 The student will discuss and define the special considerations, skills and certification  needed for interpreting in a mental health and psychiatric setting.

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\ 5.06 The student will discuss and define the special considerations, skills and certification needed for interpreting conferences.

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\ 5.07 The student will discuss and define the special considerations, skills and certification needed for interpreting in employment related settings.

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\ 5.08 The student will discuss and define the special considerations, skills and certification needed for interpreting in theatrical or the performing arts setting.

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\ 5.09 The student will discuss and define the special considerations, skills and certification needed for interpreting in personal settings.

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