Sign Language Interpreting Practicum Readiness

Course code INTR 3210

Credit 1.5

Length 34.5 hours

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This course prepares students for the practicum experiences in their final semester of the sign language interpreting program. Students will be challenged to reflect on their new and prior skills, knowledge and experiences, integrating these with their emerging professional identity.

Prerequisites

INTR 3110, INTR 3120, INTR 3140, INTR 3150.

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.

  • Professional Skills – Expectations of the college, practicum site and mentors – Navigating professional space as a student – Clear and precise communication – Working relationships – Coordinating and facilitating meetings – Ethical decision making Feedback – Attaining feedback and engaging in discussions of the work – Clarifying and incorporating feedback – Foundational exercises to support skill development – Identifying own focus areas and goals for ongoing development Preparation for work – Co-interpreting strategies – Co-interpreting preferences – Preparation needs – Preparation strategies

Course schedules

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CRN# Duration Delivery Location
41841 January 5, 2027
to May 11, 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.

Indigenous Territory Acknowledgment

VCC is located on the traditional territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) peoples who have been stewards of these lands since time immemorial.