SIGN LANGUAGE TRAINING
INTERPRETING I Fee: $60
Sign language interpreting is designed for students who have sign language skills at the intermediate level. The role of the interpreter is to ensure that there is accurate communication between the hearing and those who are deaf or hearing impaired. Instruction will include an introduction to and historical overview of the interpreting profession, an introduction to deaf culture, the interpreter's code of ethics, public speaking techniques, and guided practice in the skills of sign to voice and voice to sign communication. It is not enough to just interpret the words spoken or signed, the interpreter must also be able to relay the meaning of the message through an understanding of the importance ofFeelings conveyed by the participants. Qualified interpreters are in high demand and can be employed in a variety of situations, including educational, medical, legal, religious, recreational, and/or personal.
PREREQUISITE: previous sign language experience or completion of Sign Language I and II
Instructor: Josee Hupp
| T&Th |
6:30-9:30 pm |
Apr 08-Jun 03 |
51 hrs |
90243 |
Douglas Byrd High |
SIGN LANGUAGE I Fee: $60 Learn to communicate in the language of the deaf community using alphabet and up-to-date signs. In this course, you will acquire body language, facial expression, and movements for conceptual signs. These introductory sign language skills will begin the training for those who want to become sign language interpreters.
Instructor: Jillian Plumley
| M&W |
6:00-9:00 pm |
Apr 07-Jun 18 |
52.5 hrs |
90244 |
FTCC/CEC 114 |
SIGN LANGUAGE II Fee: $60 This course is a continuation of Sign Language I designed to increase your knowledge with extensive sign and vocabulary usage. It will prepare you for further study in sign language.
Instructor: Jillian Plumley
| T&Th |
6:30-9:30 pm |
Apr 08-Jun 05 |
51 hrs |
90245 |
Douglas Byrd High |
SIGN LANGUAGE III Fee: $60 This course is for the intermediate student with ASL structure and grammar introduced for the development of receptive signing skills. This introduction to interpreting methods and ethics will prepare you for advanced study in sign language.
Instructor: TBA
| M&W |
6:00-8:30 pm |
Apr 07-Jun 18 |
52.5 hrs |
90246 |
FTCC/CEC233 |
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