AM 306 - Consecutive Interpreting Applications

Credits: 4

Description
This practice-oriented course focuses on further developing, fine-tuning, and diagnosing consecutive interpretation techniques, strategies and transliteration skills to achieve entry-level employment status. Tasks focus on American Sign Language, English and include discussion and incorporation of other communication modes used by Deaf people.

Please note: Students MUST earn a C or better in this course for completion of the BAS Deaf Studies.

Student Learning Outcomes

Interpret and transliterate between English and American Sign Language on an entry level using consecutive interpreting strategies.
Use semantically correct English and American Sign Language.
Analyze source material to provide an accurate interpretation in the target language.
Provide an interpretation appropriate for various settings and register levels in English and American Sign Language.

Prerequisite: AM 304 with a grade of C or higher; or instructor approval
Corequisite: None

Graded: Letter Grade