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INTR 2220: Foundations of Practice 2
Effective date
September 2023
Department
Sign Language Interpretation
School
Arts and Sciences
Description
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.
Credits
2.0
Year of study
2nd Year Post-secondary
Prerequisites
INTR 2120.
Corequisites
None
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Demonstrate versatility in English vocabulary use
- Use effective techniques for discourse mapping and paraphrasing
- Perform advanced level listening and speaking skills
- Describe the variety of Deafblind etiology and identities
- Describe various communication methods used by Deafblind people
- Define the role of intervenor
- Contrast key features of setting types where interpreters work
- Identify strategies for their own ongoing vocabulary development
Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)
None
Hours
Lecture, Online, Seminar, Tutorial: 37.5
Total Hours: 37.5
Total Hours: 37.5
Instructional Strategies
Lecture/seminar, demonstration/practice, small group work, guest speakers, course readings/video
Grading System
Letter Grade (A-F)
Passing grade
B+
Evaluation Plan
|
Type |
Percentage |
Assessment activity |
|
Project |
15 |
Field Research Group Project, Summary |
|
Project |
15 |
Field Research Group Project, Presentation |
|
Assignments |
30 |
2 essays, 15% each |
|
Quizzes/Tests |
30 |
|
|
Other |
10 |
Professional Accountability |
Course topics
- 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
Learning resources
A list of required and optional textbooks and materials is provided for students at the beginning of each semester.
Notes:
- Course contents and descriptions, offerings and schedules are subject to change without notice.
- Students are required to follow all College policies including ones that govern their educational experience at VCC. Policies are available on the VCC website at:
https://www.vcc.ca/about/governance--policies/policies/. - To find out if there are existing transfer agreements for this course, visit the BC Transfer Guide at https://www.bctransferguide.ca.