This course is the second of two courses designed to strengthen the interpreting student's ability to appropriately engage in the Deaf community. Students will participate in community volunteer service and they will also plan and host social events to complement monthly Practical Learning Days (PL Days). PL Days will comprise intense practice interpreting in simulated scenarios role-played by Deaf community members and non-signing hearing volunteers. Guided by a Deaf instructor, students will reflect on their experiential learning in classroom seminars. The language of instruction will be ASL.
Prerequisites
INTR 2150.
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.
- Service Learning: Supporting Deaf people and organizations in the community Collaborating with peers Culturally appropriate communication Positionality and its impact on student-community interaction Participating in the reciprocity pool
- Practical Learning Days: Managing the demands of all-day intensive interpreting practice Hosting Deaf community members at social gatherings on campus Making appropriate choices for interacting as a bilingual bicultural hearing person
- Reflective Learning: Journaling Goal setting for ongoing growth and development Personal biases – identifying them and what to do about them Sharing in reflective discussions with peers, in ASL
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 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41838 |
January 6, 2027 to April 20, 2027 |
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.