LANG3005 - Introduction to Interpreting

Kapiolani Community College - CECS

Course Description

This course focuses on the process of becoming an interpreter in various settings. To explore interpreting as a viable career option, the basic principles and practices involved in interpreting are covered extensively. Historical and current issues, terminology, ethical considerations and decision-making, the interpreter's roles and responsibilities, and the skills necessary to work in this field are also emphasized.

Course Outline

Thinking/Inquiry-Make effective decisions with intellectual integrity to solve problems and/or achieve goals utilizing the skills of critical thinking, creative thinking, information literacy, & quantitative/symbolic reasoning.

Communication-Ethically compose and convey creative and critical perspectives to an intended audience using visual, oral, written, social, and other forms of communication.

Self and Community/Diversity of Human Experience-Evaluate one's own ethics and traditions in relation to those of other peoples and embrace the diversity of human experience while actively engaging in local, regional and global communities.

Integrative Learning-Explore and synthesize knowledge, attitudes and skills from a variety of cultural and academic perspectives to enhance our local and global communities

Notes

If you are a student with a documented disability and have not voluntarily disclosed the nature of your disability, we may coordinate the accommodations you need. In that case, you are invited to contact the Disability Support Services Office (DSSO) in 'Ilima 107, ph. (808)734-9552, or email kapdss@hawaii.edu for assistance. For students whose primary disability is Deaf or hard of hearing, contact the Kapi'olani Community College Deaf Center, ph. (808)734-9891 / (808)447-3141(VP) or email jfried@hawaii.edu .

Please note: Please call ahead.

Recommendations

Course Competencies:

Identify the knowledge, tasks and skills required for successfully interpreting in a variety of settings.
Demonstrate an understanding of the interpreting professions underlying ethics, principles, issues, and apply decisions-making theories and strategies.
Explain the interpreters roles and responsibilities; how they and the profession have evolved.
Describe the process of becoming a professional ASL/English interpreter in terms of education, training and credentialing.