This course provides students with opportunities to expand their understanding of the practice profession of sign language interpretation. Continued foundational learning focuses on development of pre-interpreting skills such as English vocabulary development, discourse mapping, discourse reconstruction, paraphrasing and cognitive multi-tasking. Students will be introduced to the Deafblind community and to the variety of setting types where interpreters typically work.
Prerequisites
INTR 2120.
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. Foundational skills for interpreting: English vocabulary development Listening for comprehension Speaking for clarity Identifying main points in spoken texts Discourse mapping Multi-tasking while listening and speaking
- Introduction to the Deafblind community: Etiology of Deafblindness Significant organizations of, by and for Deafblind individuals Various communication methods used by members of this population Various mobility and orientation needs, and guiding techniques Distinction between interpreters and intervenors working with individuals who are Deafblind
- Introduction to interpreting setting types and their distinguishing features: Educational K-12 Educational post-secondary Medical Legal Social services Community Video Relay Video Remote Performing arts
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 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41836 |
January 6, 2027 to April 20, 2027 |
Lecture | VCC Broadway Building A | 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.