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INT 665-EXT/PST 336-EXT
Introduction to Simultaneous Interpretation of ASL Monologues

(1 credit)
 Tucson, Arizona

Instructor: Dr. Steven D. Collins, Chair of the Department of Interpretation, was the first Deaf graduate of the MA in Interpretation program at Gallaudet in 1992. He received his Ph.D. in linguistics with a focus on adverbials in Tactile ASL in 2004. His specialty, DeafBlind interpreting, is the focus of his national and international speaking engagements, consultations and research. As a Fullbright recipient, Dr. Collins spent six months in Italy developing curriculum and teaching DeafBlind interpreters working with both children and adults.

RID CMP: Professional, Introductory 1.5 RID CEUs

Course Description/Objectives:
This extension course is an introductory course dealing with interpretation of English to ASL monologues. Emphasis is placed on comprehension of English prior to interpretation into ASL. Course topics include effort in interpretation, coping skills, simultaneity and repair strategies.

Prerequisite: If taking the course for graduate credit (INT 665), must have a BA/BS. Students must have fluency in ASL and English at levels which permit full comprehension of source texts in either language. Students must have expressive language abilities which are commensurate with their current level of receptive skills. The course will be conducted in ASL.

Course Outline:

  • Introduction to simultaneous interpreting. What is it? Why is it important?
  • Effort Model of Interpretation (Gile, 1995)
  • Importance of comprehension in interpretation
  • Review and incorporation of underlying cognitive and linguistic skills
  • Error analysis taxonomy
  • Student self-assessment in Simultaneous Interpreting
  • Remediation strategies
  • Skill building exercises

Course Materials: Handouts will be provided.

Course Dates/Schedule:
Friday, May 4, 2007 - 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Saturday, May 5, 2007 - 9:00 am -  5:00 pm
Sunday, May 6, 2007  -  9:00 am - 1:00 pm

Location: Arizona School for the Deaf and Blind, Room 306-307,1200 W Speedway, Tucson, AZ 85754

Course Fees:

Graduate Tuition: $368

Processing Fee: $25

Materials Fee: $0

Total: $393

*PST Tuition:       $268

Processing Fee: $25

Materials Fee: $0

Total: $293

All fees must be sent with your application.

*PST credit: Courses with the prefix PST (Professional Studies and Training) are continuing education credits offered for professionals who may not desire academic credits. These credits are not applicable toward a Gallaudet degree. PST credits may be transferable to your home institution; it is your responsibility to check with your home institution should you desire to transfer credits.

NOTE:  Tuition and fees are subject to change without advance notice.

Registration Deadline:  April 6, 2007

Refund Policy: 

Before the registration deadline
:  Tuition is refundable upon written request; however, a $50.00 administrative fee will be retained. Written requests must be received by the deadline or refund will be processed as noted below.

After the registration deadline:  Partial tuition is refundable upon written request (application fee and material fee, where applicable, is not refundable). Schedule is as follows:

withdrawals after 4/6/07- 50% tuition refundable 
withdrawals by 4/13/07 - 25% tuition refundable 
withdrawals after 4/13/07- no refund of tuition

It is IMPERATIVE that your written request for refund is in the office of GURC at Ohlone Community College by the registration deadline.

For further information on this course:
Contact the Gallaudet University Regional Center at Ohlone Community College at 510-659-6268 (v/tty), 510-659-6033 (fax) or GURC.Ohlone@Gallaudet.edu


 


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