ASL 251 - Introduction to Interpreting

(3 Credits)

45 lecture hours
This course serves as an introduction to the profession of interpreting for Deaf and hard of hearing communities. Students must have completed all other ASL courses offered at BCCC as this class is considered the capstone to the program, pulling on all the foundational knowledge covered. Topics covered include line-by-line translation, textual glossing, interpretation of narratives, and general interpretation. The course includes a consideration of ethics and other issues that may arise in the practice of interpretation.