Interpeter Preparation (IPP)
IPP 111. Introduction to Interpretation. 3.0 Credits. Class-3.0. Clinical-0.0. Lab-0.0. Work-0.0
This course introduces the ASL-English interpreting profession through classroom instruction and field experiences. Emphasis is placed on historical foundations of the profession, interpreting models, legislation, required assessments, roles and responsibilities in diverse settings, multicultural considerations, Deaf/hearing interpreter teams, and ethical standards. Upon completion, students will be able to demonstrate a foundational understanding of the interpreting profession.
IPP 112. Comparative Cultures. 3.0 Credits. Class-3.0. Clinical-0.0. Lab-0.0. Work-0.0
The course introduces the intersection of culture, language, and identity in interpreting, with a focus on Deaf culture through classroom instruction and field experiences. Emphasis is placed on applying knowledge to intercultural communication, analyzing the role of identity, and evaluating cultural impact on interpreting dynamics. Upon completion, students will be able to create strategies for culturally-responsive communication, demonstrate cultural competency through practical application, and engage in self-reflection to enhance interpreting practice.
IPP 152. ASL/English Translation. 3.0 Credits. Class-1.0. Clinical-0.0. Lab-4.0. Work-0.0
The course introduces students to the principles and techniques of translating between ASL and English, providing a foundation for interpreting practice through classroom instruction and field experience. Emphasis is placed on meaning transfer, linguistic accuracy, framing, cultural equivalency, discourse mapping, and translation across registers and contexts. Upon completion, students will be able to engage in textual analysis, apply appropriate translation techniques, and produce accurate and culturally appropriate translations in ASL/English.
IPP 161. Consecutive Interpreting. 5.0 Credits. Class-2.0. Clinical-0.0. Lab-6.0. Work-0.0
The course introduces students to the fundamentals of consecutive interpreting between ASL and English, through classroom instruction and field experience. Topics include message management, message equivalence, and refining cognitive processing skills such as listening, comprehension, visualization, paraphrasing, and sight-translation. Upon completion, students will be able to demonstrate proficiency in consecutive interpreting protocols and techniques, accurately transfer meaning between ASL and English in various settings, with increasing accuracy.
IPP 221. Simultaneous Interpret. 5.0 Credits. Class-2.0. Clinical-0.0. Lab-6.0. Work-0.0
The course introduces simultaneous ASL/English interpreting through classroom instruction and field experience, focusing on the skills necessary for real-time interpretation between ASL and English in diverse settings. Emphasis is placed on text analysis, self-monitoring, reflective practice, and cultural mediation to achieve dynamic equivalence between source and target message. Upon completion, students will be able to interpret between ASL and English, and employ strategies for continuous professional development.
IPP 222. Simultaneous Interpreting II. 5.0 Credits. Class-2.0. Clinical-0.0. Lab-6.0. Work-0.0
This course provides additional experience in interpreting a variety of situations which occur during basic expository presentations. Emphasis is placed on interpreting texts which serve an informational, hortatory, and/or procedural function. Upon completion, students should be able to apply the appropriate linguistic and cultural adjustments necessary to achieve an equivalent register in the interpretation.
IPP 240. Applied Ethics in Interpreting. 3.0 Credits. Class-3.0. Clinical-0.0. Lab-0.0. Work-0.0
The course introduces professional and ethical decision-making in interpreting, incorporating theoretical models and standard professional practices through classroom instruction and field experience. Emphasis is placed on applying ethical frameworks, analyzing complex scenarios, and evaluating the impact of decisions on interpreting dynamics and stakeholders. Upon completion, students will be able to utilize decision-making models to resolve ethical dilemmas, demonstrate principled reasoning in case analyses, and apply professional ethical standards to enhance their interpreting practice.
IPP 245. Foundations of Ed Interpreting. 3.0 Credits. Class-3.0. Clinical-0.0. Lab-0.0. Work-0.0
The course provides an in-depth exploration of interpreting in educational settings through classroom instruction and field experience. Emphasis is placed on understanding student development, the interpreter's role and its impact on Deaf and Hard of Hearing students' educational experience. Upon completion, students will be able to navigate complex educational interpreting scenarios, apply professional standards, and support diverse student needs.