SLNG 2315 - Interpreting in Educational Settings

Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours - Lecture: 2 Lab: 4
Overview of education programs (K-12 and post secondary), focusing on the roles and skills of the interpreter as a member of the educational team. Includes current practices, communication methods, legislation, trends, and ethical issues. Introduces resources for content-specific vocabulary.
Prerequisite: College Level Readiness in Reading AND Writing; SLNG 2401.
Student Learning Outcomes
1 - Describe decision making processes regarding the roles and ethics of the interpreter in educational settings. 2 - Identify educational options and communication methods for deaf and hard-of-hearing students. 3 - Identify resources for content-specific vocabulary.