Sign Language Interpreting Practicum 1

This is the first of two field-based, capstone courses providing students with further opportunities to synthesize classroom learning. Under the direction and mentorship of professional interpreter practitioners as they work in the field, students will be challenged to apply, integrate and reflect upon their own development of practical interpreting skills and professional readiness. Students will further examine their personal and professional experiences while participating in seminars with their college instructors and classmates.

Prerequisites

INTR 3110, INTR 3120, INTR 3140, INTR 3150.

What you will learn

• The following global ideas guide the design and delivery of this course:
  
  - Interpreting is a complex cognitive task requiring sophisticated language skills and rapid mental processing; interpreters require preparation for successful interpretations.
  - Technical proficiency must be balanced with professionalism and sound ethical decision making.
  - Recognition of one’s own power and privilege in any given situation will assist the practitioner in mitigating their effects.
  - Supervised practice interpreting in the field provides opportunities for students to integrate interpreting theory, cultural and linguistic mediation, ethical decision making, and interpersonal skills.
  - Reflection, evaluation, and integration of self-critique and collegial feedback form the basis of on-going professional development regarding skills, interpersonal expertise, attitude and other observable behaviours.
  - Maintenance of personal wellness is an essential component of an interpreter’s practice.

How to register

This course is offered as part of a VCC program only.

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.