Special Topics and Skills in Interpreting

Catalog description

This course builds on consecutive interpreting skills and introduces the flexibility needed to transliterate or interpret in technology-based settings, including simultaneous interpreting. Discussions include technology's impacts on interpreting and specialized considerations of meeting the needs of a diverse Deaf community across situations and settings. Students will discuss and interact with the technology and equipment used in interpreting as they continue to engage in interpreting exercises, observations and interactions with the Deaf community.