College of the Redwoods
EXPERIMENTAL COURSES
PROPOSAL AND OUTLINE
DATE: 10/19/05
COURSE DISCIPLINE AND NUMBER: SNLAN 88
COURSE TITLE: Introduction to Interpreting
Is this the first time this course has been offered?
TOTAL UNITS: 3
[Lecture Units 3
TOTAL HOURS: 54 [Lecture Hours: 54
The second time?
Lab Units: 0]
Lab Hours: 0]
MAXIMUM CLASS SIZE: 28
DESCRIPTION OF SELECTED TOPIC:
The description should clearly state the scope of the course, its level, and what student goals the course is designed
to fulfill.
A course on the history of the profession, certification systems, and the Registry of
Interpreters for the Deaf; a survey of the labor market and earning potential; settings,
methods, and models of interpreting and basic interpreting theory. Students explore
dynamics of the interpreter’s role and the Code of Professional Conduct, and research
further education for sign language interpreters.
COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES:
What should the students be able to do as a result of taking this course? State some of the objectives in terms of
specific, measurable student accomplishments.
 Discuss the history of and the current status of the sign language interpreting
profession in the United States.
 Explain some of the many complex factors involved in the training, development,
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and placement of sign language interpreters; and discuss the interpreter shortage
and its consequences.
Outline the communication access rights of deaf consumers under the Americans
with Disabilities Act of 1990.
Apply the Code of Professional Conduct to a variety of challenging interpreting
situations.
Demonstrate an understanding of interpreting as a career by writing reflective
essays.
Discuss examples of interpreting settings, theory, methods, and techniques.
List a number of continuing education opportunities for interpreters.
Describe the steps in the process of becoming certified by the Registry of
Interpreters for the Deaf.
Make a well-informed choice on whether to pursue interpreting as a career.
Approved: February 11, 2005
Aca Senate Approval: March 2, 2005
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COURSE CONTENT:
Attach a copy of the course syllabus (including description, policies, and schedule of instruction and
assignments).
See attached course syllabus.
REPRESENTATIVE LEARNING ACTIVITIES:
What will the students be doing (i.e. listening to lectures, participating in discussions and/or group activities,
attending a field trip, etc.)? Relate the activities directly to the Course Learning Outcomes.
 Listening to lectures.
 Viewing videos.
 Participating in discussions and role-play activities.
 Discussing reading assignments in small groups.
ASSESSMENT TASKS:
How will the students show evidence of achieving the Course Learning Outcomes?
 Participation in class discussions.
 Five reflective writing assignments of two to three pages each.
 One presentation; five to ten minutes in length.
 One midterm and one final exam, each consisting of a combination of multiple choice and
short-answer questions.
PREREQUISITES:
No
Yes
Course: SNLAN 4A
Rationale for Prerequisite?
Describe representative skills without which the student would be highly unlikely to succeed.
Students should be at conversational level in American Sign Language and should be fluent in
English. The course will include college-level reading, writing, and speaking.
COREQUISITE:
No
Yes
Rationale for Corequisite?
Course:
RECOMMENDED PREPARATION:
No
Yes
Course: SNLAN 4B
Rationale for Recommended Preparation?
Students should be at conversational level in American Sign Language, and should be fluent in
English. The course will include college-level reading, writing, and speaking.
EXAMPLES OF APPROPRIATE TEXTS OR OTHER READINGS: Title, Author, and Date are required.
Author Humphrey & Alcorn Title So You Want to Be an Interpreter Date 2001 (3rd Ed.)
Author Cartwright, Brenda E. Title Encounters with Reality: 1,001 Interpreter Scenarios Date 1999
Author Frishberg, Nancy Title Interpreting: An Introduction Date 1990
Author Mindess, Anna Title Reading Between the Signs: Intercultural Communication for Sign
Language Interpreters Date 1999
Other Appropriate Readings:
Approved: February 11, 2005
Academic Senate Approved: March 2, 2005
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Submitted by: Ana Maria Romo de Mease; Jane Bloomfield_
Submitting Division/Center Review Ryan Petersen
Tel. Ext.4324
Date: 11/21/05
Date: 11/21/05
CURRICULUM COMMITTEE USE ONLY
Approved by Curriculum Committee: No
Academic Senate Approval Date: 12/12/05
Approved: February 11, 2005
Academic Senate Approved: March 2, 2005
Yes
Date: 12/9/05
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FOR VPAA USE ONLY
PROGRAM AND COURSE NUMBER SNLAN 88
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
1. Department: ARTS Arts
2. Subject: SNLAN
16. CoRequisite Course: none
Course No: 88
17. CoRequisite Noncourse: none
3. Credit Type: D Credit Degree Applicable
18. Maximum Class Size: 28
4. Min/Maximum Units: .5 to 3.0 variable units
19. Repeat/Retake: UN Unlimited retake policy
5. Course Level: E Not Occupational
20. Count Retakes for Credit:
yes
no
6. Academic Level: UG Undergraduate
21. Only Pass/No Pass:
yes
no
7. Grade Scheme: UG Undergraduate
22. Allow Pass/No Pass:
yes
no
8. Short Title: Experimental Crs/Sign Language
23. VATEA Funded Course:
yes
no
9. Long Title: Experimental Course/Sign Language
24. Accounting Method: W Weekly Census
10. National ID (CIP): 16.1601
25. Disability Status: N Not a Special Class
11. Local ID (TOPS): 085000
26. Billing Method: T-Term
12. Course Types:
 Level One Basic Skills: NBS Not Basic Skills
27. Billing Period: R-Reporting Term
28. Billing Credits: .5-3.0
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Level Two Work Experience:
NWE Not Coop Work Experience
29. Purpose: A Liberal Arts Sciences
Level Three:
30. Articulation No. (CAN):
Placeholder for GE OR
DOES NOT APPLY
31. Articulation Seq. (CAN):
Level Four: If GE : Choose One:
32. Transfer Status: B Transfers to CSU only
13. Instructional Method: Choose One:
14. Inst Ld (TLUs):
33. Equates to another course?
course number.
Contact Hours:
15. Prerequisite:
Particular Comments for Printed Schedule.
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Approved: February 11, 2005
Academic Senate Approved: March 2, 2005
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