Interpreter Training Program (ITP)
ITP 2200 - Introduction to Interpreting: Professional Identity and Ethical Considerations (3)
Introduces basic principles and practices of interpreting. The course is designed to provide an over view of interpreting with respect to professional orientation and identity, including an overview and history of the interpreting industry and work of interpreters, hearing and deaf interpreting teams, certification and licensure, legislation affecting interpreters, 2d vs 3d interpreting work, multiculturalism and the variety of consumers and modalities with which interpreters work. Ethical decision-making models and the Code of Professional Conduct are explored. The course culminates in the students mapping out the competencies required to be successful on interpreting certification exams and resources (including 绿帽社 classes, extra-curricular activities, organizations, etc.) to acquire the competencies. Prerequisite: ASL 2242 with a grade of C or better, or permission of ITP academic Advisor.
ITP 3351 - ASL/English Linguistics (3)
This course is designed to introduce the linguistics of ASL, including phonology, morphology, syntax and semantics. Geographical, generational, racial and gender differences are explored. English and ASL similarities and differences are highlighted. Prerequisites: Sign Language Proficiency Interview rating of Intermediate Plus, and ASL 2242 with a grade of C or better, or permission of ITP Academic Advisor.
ITP 3353 - Introduction to Interpreting English to ASL (3)
This is a theory-to-practice course in which interpreter trainees are required to analyze message input from a person using the source language (English), and process and produce an equivalent message intended for an individual using the target language (ASL). Cognitive processing skills will be refined with an emphasis on text and situational analyses and self-evaluation. Interpretations will be rendered consecutively. Prerequisites: Sign Language Proficiency Interview rating of Intermediate Plus, and ASL 2242, EDU 2200, EDU 3351, EDU 3360, EDU 3366 with a grade of C or better, or permission of ITP Academic Advisor.
ITP 3354 - Introduction to Interpreting ASL to English (3)
This is a theory-to-practice course in which interpreter trainees are required to analyze message input from a person using the source language (ASL), and process and produce an equivalent message intended for an individual using the target language (English). Cognitive processing skills will be refined with an emphasis on text and situational analyses and self-evaluation. Interpretations will be rendered consecutively. Prerequisites: Sign Language Proficiency Interview rating of Intermediate Plus, and ASL 2242, EDU 2200, EDU 3351, EDU 3360, EDU 3366 with a grade of C or better, or permission of ITP Academic Advisor.
ITP 3355 - Transliteration (3)
Focuses on expressive and receptive transliterating skill development in English and manual Codes for English with attention to setting and register. Prerequisites: Sign Language Proficiency Interview rating of Intermediate Plus, and ASL 2242, EDU 2200, EDU 3351, EDU 3353, EDU 3354, EDU 3360, EDU 3366 with a grade of C or better, or permission of ITP Academic Advisor.
ITP 3360 - Models of Interpretation / Transliteration (3)
Students will be introduced to various interpreting models, eluding the Process Model, the Cokely Model, and the Colonomos Model. Students will use the models to analyze interpretations. Self-assessment techniques will be taught and Demand-Control theory will be introduced. Prerequisite: Sign Language Proficiency Interview rating of Intermediate Plus, and ASL 2242, EDU 2200 with a grade of C or better, or permission of ITP Academic Advisor.
ITP 3364 - Introduction to Educational Interpreting/Transliterating (3)
This course surveys the field of interpreting in educational settings. The focus of the course is on an analysis of the educational environment's impact on the deaf/hard of hearing student and the myriad roles of an interpreter in these settings. Guidelines of professional conduct are presented and specialized subject vocabulary is introduced. Prerequisite: ASL 2242, ITP 2200, with a grade of C or better, or permission of ITP Academic Advisor.
ITP 3366 - Discourse Analysis I (3)
Introduces the concept of discourse analysis as it relates to ASL and English. Transcriptions and analysis of English discourse and texts will be the focus with the implications to interpreters. Emphasis will be on analyzing messages and metamessages within multicultural settings and understanding the biases and filters interpreters often bring to the interpreted task with assumptions made about the meaning of a text based on the interpreter's own experiences. The overarching goal will be to ensure interpreters are able to analyze a text to understand the conversational signals and devices used. Prerequisites: Sign Language Proficiency Interview rating of Intermediate Plus, and ASL 2242, EDU 2200 and EDU 3351 with a grade of C or better, or permission of ITP Academic Advisor.
ITP 3368 - Interpreting in Specialized Settings (3)
An introductory course which provides an overview of the ethical considerati