Sign Language Interpreting

ITP 101 Introduction to Interpreting (3-0) 3 hrs.
Provides an overview of the field of interpreting and discusses the historical development of the profession. Students are introduced to terminology, theoretical models of interpreting and current practices in the field. The Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf Code of Ethics is examined in light of personal and professional standards. The roles and responsibilities of the interpreter are also discussed.
Prerequisite:
SGN 202 with a grade of "C" or better, or consent of coordinator.
Corequisite:
SGN 205 or consent of coordinator.

ITP 110 Consecutive Interpreting: English to ASL (3-0) 3 hrs.
Focuses on the development of consecutive expressive interpreting skills with rehearsed and spontaneous texts. Students interpret from English into American Sign Language with time allotted between delivery of the source language message and the interpretation. Text analysis and development of pre-interpreting skills (cloze, short-term memory, chunking, shadowing, paraphrasing and dual task training) are emphasized prior to the consecutive interpreting task.
Prerequisite:
ITP 101 and SGN 205 with grades of "B" or better, or consent of coordinator.

ITP 111 Consecutive Interpreting: ASL to English (3-0) 3 hrs.
Focuses on the development of consecutive interpreting skills with rehearsed and spontaneous texts. Students interpret from American Sign Language into English with time allotted between delivery of the source language message and the interpretation. Message comprehension and composition skills are emphasized. Text Analysis and pre- interpreting skills (prediction, visualization, short-term memory, and paraphrasing) are introduced prior to the consecutive interpreting task.
Prerequisite:
ITP 101 and SGN 205 with grades of "B" or better, or consent or coordinator.

ITP 120 Simultaneous Interpreting: English to ASL (3-0) 3 hr.
Introduces the student to simultaneous interpreting and moves the student from consecutive interpreting to simultaneous interpreting with minimal time provided between delivery of source language text and interpretation into the target language. Development of simultaneous skills with both rehearsed and spontaneous text is emphasized. Students continue to develop skills in source and target language text analysis.
Prerequisite:
ITP 110 with a grade of "C" or better, or consent of coordinator.

ITP 121 Simultaneous Interpreting: ASL to English I (3-0) 3 hrs.
Introduces the student to simultaneous ASL to English interpreting and moves the student from consecutive interpreting to simultaneous interpreting with minimal time provided between delivery of source language text and interpretation into the target language. Students work on prediction strategies, message comprehension, composition and demeanor. Students are introduced to partnering techniques and register variation.
Prerequisite:
ITP 111 with a grade of "C" or better, or consent of coordinator.

ITP 200 Transliteration and Educational Interpreting (3-0) 3 hrs.
Focuses on the development of transliteration skills in simultaneous monologic and dialogic texts. Students work with both rehearsed and spontaneous spoken to signed English and signed to spoken English texts. Students develop skills in assignment preparation, transliteration performance and analysis, as well as practice of specific transliteration principles. Special emphasis will be put on the use of transliteration in educational settings.
Prerequisite:
ITP 110 and ITP 111 with grades of "C" or better, or consent of coordinator.

ITP 201 Topics in Interpreting (1-0 to 4-0) 1-4 hrs.
Presents selected topics in interpreting. The exact content and instructional methodology will vary from semester to semester depending upon the material and topics to be studied. A syllabus or course outline containing additional information will be available with preregistration materials each time that the course is offered. This course may be taken from one to four credit hours.
Prerequisite:
Consent of coordinator.

ITP 211 Simultaneous Interpreting: ASL to English II (3-0) 3 hrs.
Focuses on the development of simultaneous interpreting skills in increasingly complex rehearsed and unrehearsed texts. Preparation, team interpreting. process management, and analysis of message of equivalency is stressed. Text material includes both teacher- directed and student directed selections.
Prerequisite:
ITP 121 with a grade of "C" or better, or consent of coordinator.

ITP 215 Interpreting: Dialogic Discourse (3-2) 4 hrs.
Provides instruction and practice in the development of dialogic interpreting and transliterating skills in live, unrehearsed situations covering a variety of settings. Students also gain experience in process management, application of professional ethics and behavior, and articulation of role and responsibilities. Students analyze their work using a variety of strategies, including back-translation, to determine success of message equivalency. Students learn setting-specific logistics and protocol.
Prerequisite:
ITP 120, ITP 121, and ITP 200 with grades of "C" or better, or consent of coordinator.

ITP 216 Interpreting: Monologic Discourse (3-0) 3 hrs.
Focuses on the development of interpreting and transliterating skills in unrehearsed monologic interpreting presentations. This course addresses assignment preparation, public speaking techniques, process management, peer critiquing skills, and analysis of message equivalency. Techniques for interpreting using consultative and formal registers will be covered and practiced.
Prerequisite:
ITP 215 and ITP 200 with grades of "C" or better, or consent of coordinator.
Corequisite:
ITP 220.

ITP 220 Sign Language Interpreting Practicum (3-10) 5 hrs.
Provides opportunities for students to apply their knowledge and skills in a variety of interpreting settings which may include business, education, performing arts, religious and community service. Classroom sessions allow for discussion of ethical issues and business practices. Students will also begin their preparation for state and national credentialing examinations.
Prerequisite:
ITP 211 and ITP 215 with grades of "C" or better, or consent of coordinator. Corequisite: ITP 216.