SIGL 204 Signing Seminar*

This course introduces students to (1) basic philosophy, historical perspectives, principles, and terminology related to the interpreting field; (2) ethical considerations; (3) rights, roles, and responsibilities of all individuals involved in the communication process; (4) various sign systems; (5) the growth and development of sign language interpreting as a profession. Required for Sign Language majors. Prerequisites: SIGL 101 with a ‘C’ or better or instructor’s permission.

Credits

3

Semester Contact Hours Lecture

48

General Education Competency

[GE Core type]

Notes

Requires for Sign Language majors.

SIGL 204Signing Seminar*

Please note: This is not a course syllabus. A course syllabus is unique to a particular section of a course by instructor. This curriculum guide provides general information about a course.

I. General Information

Department

English, Languages, and Philosophy Department

II. Course Specification

Course Type

Program Requirement

General Education Competency

[GE Core type]

Credit Hours Narrative

3

Semester Contact Hours Lecture

48

Notes and Advisories (only if included in catalog)

Requires for Sign Language majors.

Grading Method

Letter grade

Repeatable

N

III. Catalog Course Description

This course introduces students to (1) basic philosophy, historical perspectives, principles, and terminology related to the interpreting field; (2) ethical considerations; (3) rights, roles, and responsibilities of all individuals involved in the communication process; (4) various sign systems; (5) the growth and development of sign language interpreting as a profession. Required for Sign Language majors. Prerequisites: SIGL 101 with a ‘C’ or better or instructor’s permission.

IV. Student Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this course, a student will be able to:

• identify sign language interpreters as professional communicators and to explore what that profession contains.
• explain the field of sign language interpreting to motivate further study or interest, and to encourage becoming a more knowledgeable citizen of a diverse community.
• identify consumers and to clarify their basic needs in the interpreting process
• identify the process of interpreting, interpreting terminology, and ethical behaviors associated with the sign language interpreter.
• distinguish the sign language interpreter from the signing communicator.
• identify different associations involved in the profession of sign language interpreting.

V. Topical Outline (Course Content)

VI. Delivery Methodologies