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SL28‡ / ASL210
COMPARATIVE LINGUISTICS:
ASL AND ENGLISH
Emphasizes importance of the student understanding the two languages: American Sign Language and
English, and working between the two languages as an interpreter or worker in the deaf community.
Provides in-depth study of phonology, morphology, syntax and semantics of American Sign Language
in comparison with those of English.
Prerequisite: SL20.
A / 3 cr. hrs.
SL32‡ / ASL212
SIGN-TO-VOICE INTERPRETING
Introduction to principles and techniques of interpreting manual, oral and written communication
into spoken or written English equivalents. Also applies to concept and practice of interpreting
from American Sign Language to spoken English. (2 hrs. lecture,
4 hrs. laboratory.)
Prerequisite: SL26. A / 3 cr. hrs.
SL34‡ / ASL222
VOICE-TO-SIGN INTERPRETING
Introduces principles and techniques of interpreting
spoken or written English into the manual, oral and written communication equivalents.
Also applies to the concept and practice of interpreting from spoken English to American
Sign Language. (2 hrs. lecture,
4 hrs. laboratory.) Prerequisite: SL32. A / 3 cr. hrs.
SL38‡ / ASL230
TECHNICAL SIGN LANGUAGE
Application of contextual vocabulary and sentence structure in ASL and development of conceptual
sign accuracy in the two languages: ASL and English. Areas of emphasis include, but are not limited
to, educational, mental health, rehabilitation, legal, medical, theater arts, social services and religious
interpreting settings. (3 hrs. lecture.)
Prerequisites: SL20 and SL26. A / 3 cr. hrs.
SL43‡ / ASL240
SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETER
SEMINAR AND FIELDWORK
Using interpreting skills in practical applications in various settings in the deaf community. Involves
classroom study and off-campus fieldwork assignments. Classroom study consists of reading assignments,
videotapes, attitudes related to working with deaf persons, dealing with problems of interpreting,
professional ethics, and the development role of an interpreter in the deaf community. Registration
requires that the student purchase liability insurance through the college. (2 hrs. lecture, 12 hrs.
fieldwork.) Students must be available during the day for fieldwork assignments. Prerequisites: SL26,
SL32 and SL34. A / 5 cr. hrs.
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Course Fee
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