DST102 Introduction to the Interpreting Field

Provides general information about the field of interpreting, cross-cultural issues related to bilingual and bicultural mediation, and the role of the professional interpreter. Ethical standards as defined by the national Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf will be reviewed. Additionally, basic elements of the interpreting process will be introduced.

Credit Hours

3

Lecture Hours

3

Prerequisite

ASL111 Intermediate American Sign Language I Minimum Grade of: C and DST101 Introduction to Deaf Studies Minimum Grade of: C

Corequisite

ASL112 Intermediate American Sign Language II Minimum Grade of: C

Attributes

• Free Elective

• Public Presentation Intensive

Program Major Restrictions

DST: Sign Lang Interpret Cert, DST: Interpreting Transfer, Deaf Studies, Deaf Studies Cert