Sign Langu年龄 Interpreting

Why study sign langu年龄 interpreting?

Students who study sign langu年龄 interpreting will gain the bilingual framework and cognitive processing training needed to succeed in the art and science of interpreting in a variety of settings.

  • Augustana's program has national accreditation through the Commission on Collegiate Interpreter Education (CCIE) — one of only 13 bachelor degree programs in the country to achieve this honor.
  • This major values a foundation of liberal arts, 科学, professional education, 研究, 和实习, as well as extensive knowledge of and flexibility in American Sign Langu年龄 (ASL) and English.
  • The program has been developed in accordance with the Conference of Interpreter Trainers (CIT) recommended course of study.
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职业生涯

Graduates secure careers in medical, 法律, 教育, 表演, Video Relay Service (VRS) and community events interpreting.

Hands-On Learning

Internship 和实习 机会 包括:

  • Grate Interpreting
  • InterpreCorps
  • Interpreter Services, Inc. (ISI)
  • Surrounding school districts
  • Website building
  • Certification 研究

课程 & 组织

During their time at Augustana, students must pass the intermediate level of the Sign Langu年龄 Proficiency Interview (SLPI) and a spoken English assessment to be admitted into the sign langu年龄 interpreting program.

Students take courses in ASL and interpreting as well as Native American studies and theatre.

Sign langu年龄 interpreting students often 参与 in:

  • ASL Fall Carnival
  • 信号爆发
  • Volunteer interpreting
  • Terp Talks Project
  • Augustana Deaf Awareness
  • FRIENDSLink
  • ASL coaching or immersion
  • Teacher's ASL assistant