INTR 254 - Deaf-Blind Interpreting

3 Credit(s).

Is a course that prepares interpreting students to work with DeafBlind individuals. Students will learn interpreting strategies based on vision abilities, communication, guiding skills, and different etiologies of deaf-blindness with DeafBlind individuals. Additionally, the course will review support services roles such as Co-Navigator (CN) and Communication Facilitator (CF). Topics that will be discussed include cultural sensitivity, historical perspectives of the DeafBlind population, ethical and role considerations, and adaptative interpreting skills related to close-vision, tactile, and ProTactile methods.

Prerequisite(s): ASLS 211; INTR 116; INTR 220 with passing “B” or higher
Common Course Outline: INTR 254 CCO