Austin Community College
Syllabus for SLNG 2431
Interpreting III

 COURSE DESCRIPTION:

A practice-oriented course to strengthen skills in the integration and application of processing more complex selections.  Continued exposure to simulated interpreting experience through the use of multimedia material.  Prerequisite: SLNG 2402.

REQUIRED TEXTS/MATERIALS:

1.  One blank VHS videotape
2.  One blank audiocassette tape
3.  Spiral notebook for journaling

COURSE  OBJECTIVES:

A.) Demonstrate effective preparation, team work, and cultural sensitivity through volunteer
       interpreting.  

B.) Demonstrate the ability to make ethically appropriate decisions while volunteer interpreting.

C.) Accurately maintain speaker/signer goals, register, linguistic and cultural differences through practicing assigned videotapes.

D.) Reflection, evaluation, and integration of self critique as shown by a written journal.  Students will improve the ability to evaluate themselves regarding professional development skills, interpersonal expertise, attitude and other observable behaviors.

E.)  Develop simultaneous interpreting skills and demonstrate the ability to interpret from ASL to spoken English and from spoken English to ASL.

Student Responsibilities:

A student in this course agrees to:

·         Attend class regularly.

·         Be on time.

·         Participate fully in class activities.

·         Complete all class assignments on or before the due date.

·         Refrain from using your voice or interpreting for other student(s) who may not
    understand the instructor.

COURSE GRADING SYSTEM:

                                    1. Journal                                                              35%

2. Volunteer Interpreting                                        15%

3. Final:  ASL to English Interpretation                    25%

4. Final:  English to ASL Interpretation                     25%

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                                                     TOTAL =        100%

1. Journal (35%)

Students will reflect on their volunteer interpreting and information presented in class and write those reflections in a bound journal.  An entry should be written after each class period to reflect on information presented in class and after each interpreting assignment to reflect on improvement and struggles while interpreting.  The journal will be required to turn in to your instructor at the end of each month.

2. Volunteer Interpreting (15%)

The student will complete a MINIMUM of 20 hours volunteer interpreting in at least 5 different settings.  Each setting must be approved by the instructor.  Students will complete hours and record in an interpreting log given to you by the instructor.   

3. Final:  ASL to English Interpretation (25%)

Each student will be required to analyze a 10-minute segment of videotape signed in ASL.  After analyzing the video, the student will interpret that information into spoken English and videotape their interpretation. 

4.  Final:  English to ASL Interpretation (25%)

Each student will be required to analyze a 10-minute segment of videotape presented in spoken English.  After analyzing the speech, the student will interpret that information into ASL and videotape their interpretation.

COURSE POLICIES:

You are responsible for knowing the policies and procedures below.  You can pick up a copy of the Student Handbook at a counseling office at any campus or access it online from our web page www.austincc.edu. 

Withdrawal Policy

You will be withdrawn if you miss 3 consecutive classes. Refer to the student handbook page 24 for the withdraw policy under other circumstances.  If you have a very unique or extreme situation, please discuss it with me.

Incompletes

Incompletes will be given only under very unique or extreme circumstances.

Academic Dishonesty

Refer to the student handbook pages 33. 

Prohibited Acts

Refer to the student handbook pages 31-33

ACC Policy on Unattended Children and Children in the Classroom

Refer to the student handbook page 27

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Accommodations:

Refer to the student handbook page14.  Please let me know in writing how I can accommodate my class to your needs.

COURSE CALENDAR:

A course calendar will be provided in class with details of when assignments are due and when tests are held.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Please feel free to call, email or write me notes about any questions or concerns you may have.  You may also request to meet with me with an interpreter during my office hours or by appointment.

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