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ASLD 505:American Sign Language V

This course is the expanded study of ASL IV with emphasis on increased conversation skills, vocabulary, storytelling, knowledge of Deaf culture and the Deaf community. Vocabulary is enhanced through the introduction of various content areas dealing with current events, world affairs, literature, the arts and abstract ideas. Students participate in-group discussions, speculate, make analogies, give instructions, and express feelings and intentions. This course is offered at the 500 and 700 level with additional assignments at the 700 level. Not open to students with credit in ASLD 705. Prerequisite: ASL IV with minimum grade of C or instructor approval. Students who have not taken ASL IV in more than 2 years or who believe they have ASL IV level proficiency are required to pass proficiency screening.

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ASLD 524 Visual-Gestural Communication

Students will develop capabilities in non-verbal communication and visual gestural communication utilizing the study of gestures as a form of communication and basis for visual language. Emphasis is on learning to think visually in pictures and building production and comprehension communication skills. This course is offered at the 500 and 700 level with additional assignments at the 700 Level. Not open to students with credit in ASLD 724. Prerequisite: SPED 502 with a minimum grade of C.

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ASLD 603 Interpreting: Mediated Interactions in Communications

This course provides an introduction to real-time interpreting in mediated interaction contexts through a lens of meaning-based analysis and co-construction of meaning. Students will come to understand and apply theories, decision-making and engage in reflective practice. This course is offered at the 600 and 800 level with additional assignments at the 800 Level. Not open to students with credit in ASLD 803. Prerequisite: ASLD 501 or ASLD 701, ASLD 502 or ASLD 702 with a minimum grade of B or instructor approval.

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ASLD 607: Ethics and Professionalization for Interpreters

This course examines ethics as it relates to the work of interpreting through study of ethical codes of conduct, models of decision-making and elements of becoming an ethical professional. Students will come to understand the complexities of ethical decision-making and the importance of self-awareness, reflective practice and responsibility as they consider implications on micro and macro levels. This course is offered at the 600 and 800 level with additional assignments at the 800 Level. Not open to students with credit in ASLD 807.

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ASLD 608/808: Interpreting Observation Practicum

This practicum requires a minimum of 50 hours of observation, shadowing, teaming, professional responsibilities, duties, and/or activities (e.g., scheduling, preparation, invoicing, meetings, and in-service training) in authentic settings where interpreters are employed. Discussion and analysis will occur with instructor and peers on-line and in-person throughout the semester. Prerequisite: instructor approval.

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ASLD 610: Psychological Effects of Interpreting

This course examines both affective and cognitive psychological effects on interpreting practitioners. The importance of self-care, reflective practice, case-conferencing; as well as vicarious trauma, compassion fatigue, role-space, power and privilege are among topics discussed.

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ASLD 804: Interpreting: ASL to English

This course provides an introduction to real-time interpreting with an emphasis on ASL source materials through a lens of meaning-based analysis and co-construction of meaning. Students will come to understand and apply theories and engage in reflective practice. Students must have experience interpreting - either having completed interpreter training or be a working interpreter.This is a hands-on skill class - students will produce interpretations and engage in reflective practice through both self-assessment and peer assessment. A recording device and YouTube account are both required by the course.

This course is eligible for RID CEUs as Academic Coursework. Getting this course offered as a "sponsor initiated activity" is being explored.

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ASLD 805: Interpreting: English to ASL

This course provides an introduction to real-time interpreting with an emphasis on English source materials through a lens of meaning-based analysis and co-construction of meaning. Students will come to understand and apply theories and engage in reflective practice.

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