This course provides students with opportunities to expand their understanding of the practice profession of sign language interpretation. Continued foundational learning focuses on development of pre-interpreting skills such as English vocabulary development, discourse mapping, discourse reconstruction, paraphrasing and cognitive multi-tasking. Students will be introduced to the Deafblind community and to the variety of setting types where interpreters typically work.
Prerequisites
INTR 2120.
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What you will learn
- Course content will be guided by research, empirical knowledge, professional standards and best practice.
Foundational skills for interpreting:
English vocabulary development
Listening for comprehension
Speaking for clarity
Identifying main points in spoken texts
Discourse mapping
Multi-tasking while listening and speaking - Introduction to the Deafblind community:
Etiology of Deafblindness
Significant organizations of, by and for Deafblind individuals
Various communication methods used by members of this population
Various mobility and orientation needs, and guiding techniques
Distinction between interpreters and intervenors working with individuals who are Deafblind - Introduction to interpreting setting types and their distinguishing features:
Educational K-12
Educational post-secondary
Medical
Legal
Social services
Community
Video Relay
Video Remote
Performing arts
How to register
This course is offered as part of a VCC program only.
Course schedules
Select your program to see the available course schedules.
| CRN# | Duration | Delivery | Location | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 42458 |
January 5, 2026 to April 23, 2026 |
Lecture | VCC Broadway Building A | See full schedule |
Online courses listed without scheduled meeting times can be completed on your own schedule.
Contact us
If you have any question, please email at advising@vcc.ca.
† This information is intended as a guideline only. Program and course details are subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors.