2009 Summer Catalog - Gallaudet University

Professional Studies Courses • Professional Studies Courses
retardation, learning disabilities, cerebral palsy, and other physical
disabilities.
Prerequisites: BA/BS degree if taken for graduate credits and
permission of instructor.
Course materials: Batshaw, M.L., Pellegrino, L., & Roizen, N.J.
(2007). Children with Disabilities.
Instructor: Karen Ewing
PST 727-OL1 Online Online 5/18-6/26
EDU 727-OL1 Online Online 5/18-6/26
Interpreting
Pst 170 Pr e Pa r i n g f o r nad/rid niC ex a m: Wr i t t e n
(1 C r e d i t)
This course will prepare potential RID certification candidates to
pass the written component of the National Interpreting
Certification examination. The course will cover the ten content
domains tested in this examination and techniques for handling
the type of multiple choice test questions utilized. Students will
take several practice tests to gauge their readiness for the actual
examination.
Prerequisites: None
Course materials: Provided by instructor
Instructor: Carol Tipton
PST 170-01 MTWR 1:00pm-4:30pm 6/29-7/03
Pst 325 in t r o d u C t i o n t o in t e r P r e t i n g (2 C r e d i t s)
An introduction to the basic theories, principles and practices of
interpreting, this course will addresses the history of the
profession, interpreters’ roles and responsibilities, and national/
local organization for interpreters. It is appropriate for beginning
interpreters, advanced sign language students, and
professionals who work with deaf people. Information is divided
into four units: the field, the process, the ethics and the settings.
Areas of focus include:
• Explanation of the purpose, content and application of the
Code of Professional Conduct;
• Identification of physical and environmental factors that affect
the interpreting process;
• Development of basic business practices related to the field;
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Discussion of the theories and models of the sign language in-
terpreting process; development of current issues within the
field of interpreting and the basics of interpreting in
specific settings and with various communication methods.
Prerequisites: None
Course materials: TBA
Instructor: Mary Thumann
PST 325-01 MTWRF 9:00am-12:00pm 6/22-6/27
MTWRF 8:30am-12:00pm 6/29-7/03
Pst 326 Pr e Pa r at i o n f o r nad/rid niC ex a m: in t e r-
V i e W/Pe r f o r m a n C e (1 C r e d i t)
This course will prepare RID test candidates to take the interview
and performance components of the National Interpreter
Certification examination. For the interview portion, students
will utilize the RID rubric used to evaluate a test candidate’s
performance on the interview. They will practice with
hypothetical questions and record themselves responding to a
mock exam. For the performance portion, the ten skill domains
will be covered. Students will record themselves taking a mock
performance exam and analyze their work.
Prerequisites: None
Course materials: Provided by instructor
Instructor: Carol Tipton
PST 326-01 MTWRF 1:00pm-4:00pm 7/06-7/10
Pst 336 in t r o d u C t i o n t o si m u lta n e o u s in t e r P r e tat i o n
o f asl mo n o l o g u e s (1 C r e d i t)
This is an introductory course dealing with interpretation of ASL
to English monologues. Emphasis is placed on comprehension
of ASL prior to interpretation into English. Course topics include
effort in interpretation, restructuring, coping skills, simultaneity,
and repair strategies.
Prerequisites: Students must have fluency in ASL and English at
levels which permit full comprehension of source texts in both
languages, and expressive language abilities which are
commensurate with their current level of receptive skills. Course
will be conducted in ASL.
Course materials: Handouts will be provided
Instructor: Steven Collins
PST 336-01 MTWRF 9:00am-12:00pm 7/13-7/17
Pst 352 in t r o d u C t i o n t o Vrs in t e r P r e t i n g (1 C r e d i t)
Video Interpreting in the 21st Century is an introduction to the
world of virtual interpreting. It addresses VRS competencies
as defined by the Video Relay Service Interpreting Task
Analysis Report (2005), as well as aspects of the RID VRS
Standard Practice Paper and upcoming VRI Standard Practice
Paper. The course will provide training for professional
interpreters to transition to video interpreting as well as
enhancing competencies of current video interpreters. Video
Interpreting in the 21st will provide a forum to talk about nonproprietary
issues along with seeking answers from currently
available research.
Prerequisites: Learners should have at least one year of
professional interpreting experience having worked in one or
more settings. In addition, they should have the ability to
understand information through ASL for access to course
communication and video segments.
Course materials: To be assigned
Instructor: Mary Lightfoot
PST 352-01 MTWRF 1:00pm-4:00pm 6/22-6/26
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