INTR 122

Intermediate American Sign Language I (3 CR)

Prerequisite: INTR 121 or ASL 121 or FL 181 with a grade of "C" or higher and Corequisite: Students accepted in the interpreter training program must take corequisites of INTR 130 and INTR 126 and (INTR 147 or ASL 145) and (INTR 145 or ASL 145) all with a grade of "C" or higher

This course will focus on the development of intermediate American Sign Language communication skills. Comprehension skills and linguistic features of the language taught in context will be emphasized. 6 hrs.lecture-lab/wk. The daytime sections only are open to students in the interpreter training program. INTR 122, FL 270 and ASL 122 are the same courses; only enroll in one.
Associated Costs: These are additional (out-of-pocket) expense considerations that students should expect in addition to the course tuition, fees, and textbooks. $10 to $20.

INTR 123

Intermediate American Sign Language II (3 CR)

Prerequisite: INTR 122 or ASL 122 or FL 270 with a grade of "C" or higher and Corequisite: For students accepted in the interpreter training program: INTR 131 and INTR 135 and INTR 242 and INTR 248 all with a grade of "C" or higher

The course will continue study of intermediate American Sign Language. It is designed to develop further intermediate communication skills in American Sign Language. Information about the linguistic and cultural features will be included in the context of language learning experiences. 6 hrs. integrated lecture-lab/ wk. The daytime sections are open only to students in the interpreter training program. INTR 123, FL 271 and ASL 123 are the same courses; only enroll in one.
Associated Costs: These are additional (out-of-pocket) expense considerations that students should expect in addition to the course tuition, fees, and textbooks. $10 to $20.

INTR 126

Classifiers in American Sign Language (2 CR)

Prerequisites: INTR 121 or ASL 121 with grade of "C" or higher and acceptance in the interpreter training program Corequisites: (INTR 122 or ASL 122) and INTR 130 and (INTR 147 or ASL 147) and (INTR 145 or ASL 145)

The course will provide an in-depth analysis of classifiers in ASL through discussion and demonstration of the three different categories of classifiers in ASL: representative classifiers (noun and its action), descriptive classifiers (size-and-shape, extent, perimeter, pattern and texture), and instrumental classifiers (manipulative and handle). Students will learn to comprehend and produce classifiers from all three categories.
Associated Costs: These are additional (out-of-pocket) expense considerations that students should expect in addition to the course tuition, fees, and textbooks. $400 to $500.

INTR 130

Survey of the Interpreting Profession (3 CR)

Prerequisites: INTR 121 or FL 181 or ASL 121 with a grade of "C" or higher and acceptance in the interpreter training program Corequisites: (INTR 122 or ASL 122) and INTR 126 and (INTR 147 or ASL 147) and (INTR 145 or ASL 145) all with a grade of "C" or higher

This course provides an introduction to interpreting as an occupation. Students will come to understand interpersonal communication skills, professional ethics, parameters of responsibilities, community resources and legal ramifications as they relate to the interpreter. 3 hrs./wk.
Associated Costs: These are additional (out-of-pocket) expense considerations that students should expect in addition to the course tuition, fees, and textbooks. $10 to $50.

INTR 131

Interpreting Preparation Skills (2 CR)

Prerequisites: INTR 130 with a grade of "C" or higher and acceptance into the interpreter training program Corequisites: INTR 123 and INTR 135 and INTR 242 and INTR 248 all with a grade of "C" or higher

This course provides students with a foundation in the theory of interpretation. Students will explore the Colonomos Model of interpreting and apply this model by first using pre-interpreting skills in isolation. Then students will progress from producing translations to interpreting consecutively. 4 hrs. integrated lecture-lab/wk.
Associated Costs: These are additional (out-of-pocket) expense considerations that students should expect in addition to the course tuition, fees, and textbooks. $10 to $50.

INTR 135

Intro to American Sign Language Linguistics (3 CR)

Prerequisite: INTR 122 or ASL 122 or FL 270 with a grade of "C" or higher Corequisites: for students accepted in the interpreter training program enroll in: INTR 123 and INTR 242 and INTR 131 and INTR 248 all with a grade of "C" or higher

This course introduces students to the structural and grammatical principles of ASL. Students will explore concepts of equivalency between English and ASL 3 hrs. lecture/wk. The daytime sections are open only to students in the interpreter training program. INTR 135 and ASL 135 are the same course; do not enroll in both.
Associated Costs: These are additional (out-of-pocket) expense considerations that students should expect in addition to the course tuition, fees, and textbooks. $10 to $50.

INTR 145

Introduction to the Deaf Community (3 CR)

Prerequisite: Acceptance to interpreter training program and Prerequisite or corequisite: ANTH 125 and SPD 120 for Interpreter Training Program Corequisites for Interpreter Training Prog: INTR 122 and INTR 126 and INTR 130 and INTR 147 all with a grade of "C" or higher Note: Prerequisite or corequisite of INTR 120 or ASL 120 or FL 180 required for students in the American Sign Language Studies Certificate

This course will prepare students to develop and recognize the diversity within the Deaf Community, significant events and figures in Deaf History, and basic norms and values of Deaf Culture. Students will examine and compare Deaf Culture and hearing culture in America. The daytime sections are open only to students in the interpreter training program. 3 hrs./wk. INTR 145 and ASL 145 are the same course; do not enroll in both.
Associated Costs: These are additional (out-of-pocket) expense considerations that students should expect in addition to the course tuition, fees, and textbooks. $10 to $50.

INTR 147

Fingerspelling I (2 CR)

Prerequisite: INTR 121 or FL 181 or ASL 121 with a grade of "C" or higher and Corequisites: For students accepted in the interpreter training program, enroll in: (INTR 122 or ASL 122) and INTR 126 and INTR 130 and (INTR 145 or ASL 145) all with a grade of "C" or higher

Students will work on developing beginning expressive and receptive fingerspelling skills based on word recognition principles. 1 hr. lecture, 2 hrs. lab/wk. The daytime sections are open only to students in the interpreter training program. INTR 147 and ASL 147 are the same course; do not enroll in both.

INTR 150

American Sign Language Literature (3 CR)

Prerequisite: INTR 122 with a grade of "C" or higher

This course will provide introduction, discussion, and demonstration of literature in American Sign Language (ASL). The literature involves ASL Poetry, ASL Storytelling/Narratives, Deaf Humor, Deaf Folklore and other genres that have been passed on from one generation to another by culturally deaf people. Students will receive, analyze and retell a variety of ASL literature. 3 hrs. lecture/wk. INTR 150 and ASL 150 are the same course; do not enroll in both.

INTR 181

Interpreting Practicum I (1 CR)

Prerequisite: INTR 130 with a grade of "C" or higher Corequisites: (INTR 145 or ASL 145) and INTR 223 and INTR 226 and INTR 250 all with a grade of "C" or higher

Students will observe skilled interpreters in various interpreting situations in a variety of settings during the semester. 2 hrs. lab, field work/wk.
Associated Costs: These are additional (out-of-pocket) expense considerations that students should expect in addition to the course tuition, fees, and textbooks. $10 to $50.

INTR 223

Advanced American Sign Language (3 CR)

Prerequisite: INTR 123 or ASL 123 or FL 271 with a grade of "C" or higher Corequisites: INTR 250 and INTR 226 and INTR 181 all with a grade of "C" or higher

This course is a continuation of Intermediate American Sign Language II. Students will learn about culturally significant topics related to the Deaf community, more complex ASL grammatical features and conversational skill development. Comprehension skills and linguistic features of ASL will be taught to a variety of contexts in simulated, typical interaction. Students will have opportunities to utilize what they learn about advanced ASL through class activities, dialogues, short stories, general conversations and class discussions. Sign comprehension and production skills will be emphasized. This course meets for six hours of internship/week.
Associated Costs: These are additional (out-of-pocket) expense considerations that students should expect in addition to the course tuition, fees, and textbooks. $10 to $25.

INTR 226

Specialized and Technical Vocabulary (2 CR)

Prerequisite: INTR 123 or ASL 123 with a grade of "C" or higher Corequisites: INTR 181 and INTR 250 and INTR 223 all with a grade of "C" or higher

This course will expand the interpreter training students' vocabulary related to specialized and technical contexts. Students will discuss vocabulary use in a variety of contexts to include socially restricted terms and phrases Deaf people use; colloquialisms; varying registers; terminology in medical, mental health, religion, sex, drugs; and strong language in ASL. Students' development of comprehension and production skills in common formal and informal settings will be emphasized. Students will also discuss Signing Exact English (SEE II) and the differences from American Sign Language (ASL). 3 hrs. integrated lecture-lab/wk.
Associated Costs: These are additional (out-of-pocket) expense considerations that students should expect in addition to the course tuition, fees, and textbooks. $10 to $50.

INTR 242

Fingerspelling II (2 CR)

Prerequisite: INTR 142 with a grade of "C" or higher Corerequisites: INTR 123 and INTR 131 and INTR 135 and INTR 248 all with a grade of "C" or higher

This course focuses on continued development of expressive and receptive fingerspelling skills based on word and phrase recognition and expression. 1 hr. lecture, 2 hrs. lab/wk.

INTR 248

Deaf Community Ethnography (3 CR)

Prerequisite: INTR 145 or ASL 145 with a grade of "C" or higher Corequisites: (INTR 123 or ASL 123) and INTR 131 and (INTR 135 or ASL 135) and INTR 242 all with a grade of "C" or higher

This advanced course will provide students the opportunity to explore power and oppression issues experienced by d/Deaf people. Specific attention will be given to society's views of the d/Deaf community and the influence of various media on these views. 3 hrs. lecture/wk.
Associated Costs: These are additional (out-of-pocket) expense considerations that students should expect in addition to the course tuition, fees, and textbooks. $10 to $25.

INTR 250

Interpreting I (6 CR)

Prerequisite: INTR 131 with a grade of "C" or higher Corequisites: INTR 181 and INTR 223 and INTR 226 all with a grade of "C" or higher

In this introduction to interpreting principles, emphasis will be on English-to-ASL and ASL-to-English skills. Students will participate in sequential drills and apply these skills in class. 2 hrs. lecture, 8 hrs. lab/wk.
Associated Costs: These are additional (out-of-pocket) expense considerations that students should expect in addition to the course tuition, fees, and textbooks. $10 to $50.

INTR 251

Interpreting II (2 CR)

Prerequisite: INTR 250 with a grade of "C" or higher Corequisites: INTR 262 and INTR 282 and AAC 150 all with a grade of "C" or higher

A description is not available for this course.
Associated Costs: These are additional (out-of-pocket) expense considerations that students should expect in addition to the course tuition, fees, and textbooks. $10 to $50.

INTR 262

Seminar on Interpreting (3 CR)

Prerequisite: INTR 250 with a grade of "C" or higher Corequisites: INTR 251 and INTR 282 and AAC 150 all with a grade of "C" or higher

This course provides students with knowledge of stress management as applied to both the physical demands and mental conditions of sign language interpreting. Students will learn and apply decision-making techniques in regard to the Interpreter (RID) Code of Ethics. Additionally, the course provides students with knowledge of career development theory, career decision-making and the job-search process. 3 hrs. lecture/wk.

INTR 282

Interpreting Practicum II (6 CR)

Prerequisite: INTR 181 with a grade of "C" or higher Corequisites: INTR 251 and INTR 262 and AAC 150 all with a grade of "C" or higher

This course provides students with an opportunity to observe and interpret in an off-site setting with the supervision of an experienced interpreter. Students will actively engage in discussions relating to the difficulties and rewards of working in a realistic interpreting environment. The fieldwork totals 270 hours a semester.
Associated Costs: These are additional (out-of-pocket) expense considerations that students should expect in addition to the course tuition, fees, and textbooks. $10 to $50.