This course prepares students for the practicum experiences in their final semester of the sign language interpreting program. Students will be challenged to reflect on their new and prior skills, knowledge and experiences, integrating these with their emerging professional identity.
Prerequisites
INTR 3110, INTR 3120, INTR 3140, INTR 3150.
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What you will learn
- Professional Skills
- Expectations of the college, practicum site and mentors
- Navigating professional space as a student
- Clear and precise communication
- Working relationships
- Coordinating and facilitating meetings
- Ethical decision making
Feedback
- Attaining feedback and engaging in discussions of the work
- Clarifying and incorporating feedback
- Foundational exercises to support skill development
- Identifying own focus areas and goals for ongoing development
Preparation for work
- Co-interpreting strategies
- Co-interpreting preferences
- Preparation needs
- Preparation strategies
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 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 42463 |
January 5, 2026 to May 11, 2026 |
Lecture Online |
Varies | 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.