New Changes Become Effective in 2010-2011

Beginning in the year of 2010-2011, several courses' prefix and credit hours are changed as in compliance with the State curriculum.

l.    The pre-requisite of ENG 112, 113 or 114 is removed from
IPP 111: Introduction to Interpretation.

2.    The number of credit for IPP 111: Introduction to Interpretation is changed from two to three. And the course description is revised to the following text:

"This course provides an orientation to the field of interpreting, interpretation models, cognitive processes associated with interpretation, professional ethical standards, employment opportunities, and working 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."

3.    The number of credits for IPP 112: Comparative Culture is changed from four to three. And the course description is revised to the following text:

"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."

4.    The course prefix and number for IPP 111: Linguistic of ASL are changed to ASL 250: Linguistics of ASL. Its credit hours is changed from two to three. And the course description is revised to the following text:

"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."

5.    The list of mathematic courses is expanded to all mathematic courses listed as one of core mathematic courses.