14 courses with the subject AEI, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.
Course content varies from year to year to meet the special interests, abilities, and needs of students. (1-4 credit hours)
Course content varies from year to year to meet the special interests, abilities, and needs of students. (1-4 credit hours)
This course will provide students with an opportunity to explore and participate in authentic simulations of the various business models that are part of the American Sign Language – English Interpreting profession. Also, students will examine the various professional issues unique to being a professional sign language interpreter. This course will be offered during the spring semester of even numbered years. (2 credit hours)
This is where the journey to becoming a professional sign language interpreter begins. This course is designed to provide an overarching understanding of interpreter characteristics, the history of interpreting, deafness and the Deaf community, the relationship that interpreters have with the Deaf community, the basic processes of interpreting, the philosophies, and ethics of interpreting. (3 credit hours)
In this course students will begin developing basic interpreting skills. Students will learn how to interpret consecutively and slowly progress to simultaneous interpreting while engaging in mock community-based interpreting scenarios. Various models of interpreting will be reviewed. Cognitive processes of interpreting will be examined and developed. Basic peer and self-evaluation of interpreting skills will be introduced. (3 credit hours)
In this course future sign language interpreters will learn how to become an active member of the educational team in K-12 classrooms. Methods for promoting effective communication and supporting Deaf student autonomy will be examined. Mock educational interpreting scenarios will be utilized to provide authentic engagement. Students will learn how to also interpret in advanced education settings such as colleges, trade schools, or other similar settings. Students will utilize self- and peer evaluations based on the criteria for effective interpretation to determine fidelity to the source message. This course is taught in spring semester of odd numbered years. (3 credit hours)
A large percentage American Sign Language – English interpreters provide interpreting services via video remote or video relay interpreting. This type of interpreting is in demand 24 hours a day 7 days a week and 365 days a year. This interpreting context is in high demand. In this course students will learn about the technology, challenges, and electronic etiquette of interpreting remotely and strategies for providing the best interpreting services to all consumers. (3 credit hours)
Authentic medical and mental health interpreting scenarios will provide the context in which students will learn how to interpret common medical and mental health terminology that may be encountered in a wide variety of medical and mental health assignments. Additionally, students will learn how to apply a variety of interpreting demand-control schemas to ensure effective communication. Students will also explore the unique ethical and professional considerations that come with interpreting in individual and group counseling sessions. Students will utilize self- and peer evaluations based on the criteria for effective interpretation to determine fidelity to the source message. (3 credit hours)
This course provides an in-depth exploration of discourse analysis as it applies to American Sign Language (ASL) and English interpretation. Students will learn how linguistic features, register variations, discourse structures, and sociocultural influences shape communication in both signed and spoken languages. Through video analysis, hands-on exercises, and real-world interpreting practice, students will refine their ability to recognize and accurately interpret discourse features across various settings. (3 credit hours)
A practical experience under the supervision of a qualified interpreter in which students will observe, practice, and receive feedback in a wide variety of interpreting related contexts. For each credit hour granted students are expected to be involved in at least 45 hours of approved activities related to the provision of sign language interpretation services, professional development, and engagement with the Deaf community, as directed by their internship supervisors. (9 credit hours)
Course content varies from year to year to meet the special interests, abilities, and needs of students. (1-4 credit hours)
In this course, students will develop an online portfolio containing samples of interpreting work that showcase their interpreting skill set. Additionally, students will develop a philosophical statement on interpreting and an , ASL Biography that describes the student's journey in relation to American Sign Language and Deaf culture. Finally, students will develop a professional resume for entry level interpreting positions. These online portfolios can be updated and used to apply for entry level interpreting positions after graduation. (3 credit hours)
American Sign Language – English Interpreting requires ethical decision making. In this course, students will explore the philosophical perspectives of various stakeholders within an interpreting context. Students will then evaluate a variety of interpreting scenarios for ethical decision points and apply their understanding of the Na-tional Association of the Deaf and Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf Code of Professional Conduct to those decision points. Offered during the fall semester of even numbered years. (3 credit hours)
In this course students will be presented with authentic interpreting scenarios related to theatrical plays, musical concerts, and conference speeches. Students will work to develop strategies for the creation of dynamically equivalent interpretations. Students will utilize self- and peer evaluations based on the criteria for effective interpretation to determine fidelity to the source message. This course is offered in fall semester of odd numbered years. (3 credit hours)
Source: Maryville College's catalog, linked per course · table learning_unit · CourseShelf publish 59
