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(s)

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

Corequisite(s)

ASL112 Intermediate American Sign Language II Minimum Grade of: C

Attributes(s)

  • Free Elective

  • Written Communication Intensive

Major Restriction(s)

American Sign Language Studies, Associate in Arts

Sign Language Interpreting Certificate