This course provides students with an introduction to the profession of American Sign Language - English interpretation and will involve three significant areas: observation of interpreters at work in the field; development of pre-interpreting foundational skills; and an introduction to the decision-making framework known as the Demand Control Schema.
Prerequisites
Course type
This course is offered as part of a VCC program and cannot be taken individually.
International students: Eligibility is determined at the program level. Visit the program page for international student requirements and application information.
- Course content will be guided by research, empirical knowledge, professional standards and best practice. Professional interpreters’ work: Techniques for effective observation, Skills for interpersonal interacting & questioning, Reflective journals
- Foundational skills for interpreting: Listening for comprehension, Speaking for clarity, Identifying main points in spoken texts, Discourse mapping, Multi-tasking while listening and speaking
- Ethical decision-making: Ethical codes, Demand Control Schema
PLAR is assessed through: simulation or actual presentation of a candidate’s abilities, live and/or video-recorded. The demonstration may include, but is not limited to, challenge assignments, demonstrations and/or interviews.
Course schedules
Select your program to see the available course schedules.
| CRN# | Duration | Delivery | Location | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 72585 |
September 8, 2026 to December 15, 2026 |
Lecture | Varies | See full schedule |
Online courses listed without scheduled meeting times can be completed on your own schedule. All self-paced courses have on-campus tests. Off-site certified invigilation centres may be used at the student's expense.
How to take this course
This course is offered as part of a VCC program only.
Contact us
If you have any questions, please email at [email protected].
† This information is intended as a guideline only. Program and course details are subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors.