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In addition to the classes listed below, Gallaudet University's Department of Interpretation offers both an undergraduate and graduate degree program in Interpretation to prepare deaf, hard of hearing, and hearing graduates for interpreting work in a variety of settings. If you are interested in applying to one of these programs, go to http://interpretation.gallaudet.edu for further information.

PST 138 Foundations of Deaf Interpreting: Roles and Responsibilities I (1 credit) (Closed as of June 13, 2008)

Each professional organization has a code of ethics, and each professional has a set of principles they use as a guide to making decisions. Geared for deaf and hard of hearing participants who are interested in becoming Certified Deaf Interpreters (CDI), this course focuses on the RID Code of Professional Conduct, and explores its application to various hypothetical situations. Students will also begin to prepare for RID's written and performance test components and will be provided an overview of the test, sample test questions, and recommended study materials.

PST 138-01

9:00 am-5:00 pm

6/26-6/28

PST 139 Foundations of Deaf Interpreting: Roles and Responsibilities II (1 credit) (Closed as of June 13, 2008)

The role of the interpreter isn't limited to the time actually interpreting, but starts before and continues after the assignment. This course is geared to deaf and hard of hearing participants who are interested in becoming Certified Deaf Interpreters (CDI) and explores the many facets of interpreting, from preinterpreting tasks, i.e., scheduling, learning about the consumers and setting involved, and following the RID code of ethics; to post-interpreting tasks, i.e; evaluation of the interpreting service provided and planning for future work. Students will also continue to prepare for RID's written and performance test
components and will be given the opportunity to try their skills in a simulated practice performance exam.

PST 139-01

9:00 am-5:00 pm

7/10-7/12

PST 168 Video Interpreting (1 credit) (CLOSED)

Are you currently interpreting in Video Relay Service (VRS) settings or Video Remote Interpreting (VRI) settings? Are you interested in doing Video Interpreting? This online course is designed to provide information regarding parameters of Video Interpreting: interpreting parameters, technology parameters, ergonomic parameters, and legal parameters. It will provide a forum to talk about non-proprietary issues involved with video
interpreting along with seeking answers from currently available research.
Textbook:Mindess, Anna. (2006). Reading Between the Signs: Intercultural Communication for Sign language Interpreters (2nd ed) BOSTON: Intercultural Press
Roy, Cynthia. (2005).Advances in Teaching Sign Language Interpreters. Washington, D.C.: Gallaudet University Press

PST 168-OL1

Online

5/26-6/27

PST 325 Intro to Interpreting (2 credits)

An introduction to the basic theories, principles and practices of interpreting, this course will address the history of the profession, interpreters' roles and responsibilities, and national/local organizations for interpreters. It is appropriate for beginning interpreters, advanced sign language students, and professionals who work with deaf people.

PST 325-01

MTWThF

9am-4pm

6/23-6/27

PST 328 U.S. Deaf-Blind Community (1 credits)

This is an introductory course designed for deaf-blind people, parents, educators, interpreters, and other interested people who would like to learn about deaf-blind individuals and the United States Deaf-Blind community.
Textbook: Smith, TheresaB. Guidelines: Practical Tips for Working and Socializing with Deaf-blind People

PST 328-01

MTWThF

9am-12 pm

7/14-7/18

PST 329 Introduction to Deaf Blind Interpretation (1 credit)

This is an introductory course designed for interpreters or future interpreters who have a good command of English and American Sign Language and would like to develop deaf-blind interpreting skills. Prerequisite: PST 328
Textbook: Smith,TheresaB. Guidelines: Practical Tips for Working and Socializing with Deaf-blind People

PST 329-01

MTWThF

9am-12 pm

7/21-7/25

PST 359 Introduction to Interpreting in Legal Settings (1 credit)

This is an introductory course designed for interpreters who are interested in, or already working in, the legal system. The course covers prerequisite skills and knowledge for legal interpreters, roles and protocol for legal interpreters, positioning of legal interpreters, roles of legal personnel, and ethics and the court code of conduct. All of the information is applicable for both deaf and hearing interpreters and for working in deaf/hearing interpreter
teams.

PST 359-01

MTWThF

5:00-8:00 pm

7/21-7/25

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