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. 

Credits

3 Credits

Semester Contact Hours Lecture

48

Prerequisite

SIGL 101 with ‘C’ or better or instructor’s permission.

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

Credit Hours Narrative

3 Credits

Semester Contact Hours Lecture

48

Prerequisite Narrative

SIGL 101 with ‘C’ or better or instructor’s permission.

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. 

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