DIS-1310 Interpreting I
2 Credits
Designed to introduce students to the foundational skills and concepts of sign language interpreting. Emphasizes both theoretical and practical approaches, including platform and interview-style interpreting. Students will practice rendering spoken messages into American Sign Language in structured role-play scenarios and explore a variety of basic interpreting contexts. The course also introduces alternative communication systems to broaden understanding of diverse communication needs.
Lecture: 1 hour. Laboratory: 3 hours
Prerequisite(s): ASL-2020 Intermediate American Sign Language II or concurrent enrollment; or departmental approval.