Interpreter (IPP) Courses

IPP 111:     Introduction to Interpretation            3 credits

Prerequisite:  ENG 111                      

This course provides an orientation to the field of interpreting, interpretation models, cognitive processes associated with interpretation, professional ethical standards, employment opportunites, and work conditions.  Topics include specialized jargon, code of ethics, theories, interpreter assessments/qualifications, and protocol associated with various settings.  Upon completion, students should be able to explain the rationale for placement of interpreters and apply ethical standards to a variety of working situations.

IPP 112:   Comparative Cultures                        3 credits

Prerequisites:   ASL 212 and SLPI rating of Intermediate or higher

This course introduces various cultural attributes and how they impact the consumers and the interpreting process.  Topics include value systems of deaf and non-deaf individuals, enculturation stages, sociolinguistic continuum of language use within the deaf community, and cross-cultural management.  Upon completion, students should be able to compare deaf and non-deaf cultures and discuss how attitudes impact communication interactions and interpreting.

IPP 130:   Analytical Skills for Interpreters            3 credits

Prerequisites:   ASL 212 and SLPI rating of Intermediate or higher

This course is designed to improve cognitive processes associated with interpreting, listening, short-term memory, semantic equivalence, visual/auditory processing, thought organization, and logic.  Emphasis is placed on developing skills necessary to generate equivalent messages between ASL and English. Upon completion, students should be able to consecutively interpret non-technical, interactive messages between ASL and English.

ASL 250 (formerly IPP 150):   Linguistics of American Sign Language      3 credits

Prerequisites:   ASL 212 and SLPI rating of Intermediate or higher

This course is designed to increase knowledge and skills necessary to linguistically analyze ASL.  Emphasis is placed on applying phonology, morphology, syntax, semantics, discourse and socio-linguistics of ASL.  Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the basic linguistics of ASL through a variety of assessment methods.

IPP 151:   ASL / Numbers & Fingerspelling                   1 credit

Prerequisites:      ASL 212

This course provides an in-depth study of number systems and fingerspelling techniques in ASL.  Emphasis is placed on generating and receiving numbers and fingerspelling in context.  Upon completion, students should be able to accurately express and receive numbers and fingerspelling.

IPP 152:   ASL / English Translation                                 3 credits

Prerequisites:   ASL 212 and SLPI rating of Intermediate or higher

This course provides a study of the component parts of a cultural scheme and the manner in which ASL and English differ.  Emphasis is placed on analyzing, discussing, and translating basic ASL and English texts.  Upon completion, students should be able to discuss and apply techniques of cross-cultural communication and translation between deaf and non-deaf.

IPP 153:   Introduction to Discourse                                 3 credits

Prerequisites:   ASL 212 and SLPI rating of Intermediate or higher

This course introduces discourse types and functions and specialized vocabulary and examines the specific nature of ASL discourse.  Emphasis is placed on applying and practicing a model of analysis utilizing specialized vocabulary.  Upon completion, students should be able to utilize specialized vocabulary and demonstrate ASL discourse features.

IPP 161:   Consecutive Interpreting                                 5 credits

Prerequisites:   IPP 152 and IPP 153

This course introduces the process of ASL/English consecutive interpreting in a variety of interview, meeting, and small conference settings.  Emphasis is placed on generating equivalent messages between ASL and English.  Upon completion, students should be able to discuss and apply the principles of the protocol of consecutive interpreting.

IPP 221:   Simultaneous Intepreting 1                             5 credits

Prerequisities:   IPP 161

This course introduces simultaneous ASL/English interpreting through a variety of expository texts originating in group, meeting, and conference settings.  Emphasis is placed on analyzing expository texts, identifying registers, and applying principles of the protocol of interpreting.  Upon completion, students should be able to apply the appropriate linguistic and/or cultural adjustments required to general equivalent messages.

IPP 222:   Simultaneous Interpreting II                          5 credits

Prerequisites:   IPP 221

This course provides additional experience in interpreting a variety of situations which occur during basic expository presentations. Emphasis is placed on interpreting texts which serve an informational, hortatory, and/or procedural function.  Upon completion, students should be able to apply the appropriate linguistic and cultural adjustments necessary to achieve an equivalent register in the interpretation.

IPP 240:   Ethical Standards & Practices                        3 credits

Corequisites:   IPP 221

This course develops intellectual and ethical decision-making abilities and considers common ethical dilemmas that arise within the interpreting process.  Topics include a model of ethical/intellectual development and the application of the model to interpreting practices.  Upon completion, students should be able to discuss ethical resolution to various case studies and apply recognized principles of professional behavior to the interpreting process.