English Interpreting

This course provides a scope of the interpreting profession and its roles, responsibilities, and ethics within the interpreting profession. Language registers, interpreting models and processes, and interpreting practices will be explored and examined.  Guidelines, protocols, practices, and trends are discussed in interpreting settings in accordance with the national, professional, and international associations.

An introduction to the cognitive processing skills which are components of the complex interpreting process.  Students perform exercises and activities that help to develop the ability to translate and consecutively interpret texts in both ASL and English.  Students are first introduced to individual processing skills that are then combined into the complex act of interpretation. Major skill areas developed include the following: visualization, shadowing, listening and comprehension, abstracting, structuring, paraphrasing, dual task, cloze and sight translation.

This course examines translations in applied linguistics of English and ASL. Challenges encountered in the translation process between ASL and English will be identified, as well as strategies to manage challenges when translating. Analysis of forms and meanings within English and ASL translations will be emphasized. Students will focus on the development of ASL to English translation skills.

This course explores practical considerations when working with DeafBlind consumers. Topics include linguistic and cultural adaptations for tactile interpreting. Applications include translations and tactile projections.

An introductory study of a specific topic in ASL English Interpreting. Intended for freshmen and sophomores, or for students with little or no background in the subject. The student may repeat the course, but not the same topic.

This course introduces students to the process and practice of interpretation between ASL and English. Class discussion and activities focus on creating a culturally and linguistically dynamic interpretation while broadening students' understanding of interpreting demands.

An off-campus education experience with exposure to an organization or long-term event that includes deaf people both as organizers and as consumers. The goals for the student should include areas of improved language fluency, cultural awareness, and cooperation in serving the goals of the deaf community. This field period must be evaluated by an ASL or AEI faculty member.

An in-depth, self-directed study for Junior- or Senior- level students under the guidance of a sponsoring faculty member on a planned topic that is not covered by an existing Keuka College course.

In this course students continue to practice and refine their ASL and English interpretation skills in a simultaneous format. Linguistic and cultural adaptations are emphasized for  accuracy of interpretations to preserve meaning.

An exploration of sight translation, consecutive interpreting, and simultaneous interpreting between ASL and English within medical, educational, legal, social services, and employment contexts. Practical interpreting simulations on register variation and technical vocabulary will be introduced and practiced.

A semester-long, off-campus practical experience in approved settings where students interpret under the guidance and supervision of certified interpreter mentors verified by appropriate professional organizations.

An advanced study of a specific topic in ASL English Interpreting. Intended for juniors and seniors, or for students with an appropriate background in the subject. The student may repeat the course, but not the same topic.