ASL/English Translation

Catalog description

The course introduces students to the principles and techniques of translating between ASL and English, providing a foundation for interpreting practice through classroom instruction and field experience. Emphasis is placed on meaning transfer, linguistic accuracy, framing, cultural equivalency, discourse mapping, and translation across registers and contexts. Upon completion, students will be able to engage in textual analysis, apply appropriate translation techniques, and produce accurate and culturally appropriate translations in ASL/English.