Introduction to Translation

Introduction to Translation

This introductory course provides an overview of the practical and theoretical applications of translation to the development of ASL-English interpreting. Students explore methods for creating translations to ASL and to English and approaches to evaluating a translation. Practical experience in preparing translations, both in small groups and individually, is an integral part of the course.

Class Number: PST 333

Tuition: $185 (1 credit)

Prerequisites: Fluency in ASL and English at levels that permit full comprehension of source texts in either language. Students' expressive abilities in both languages must be commensurate with their current receptive skills.

RID CMP:Professional, Introductory, 1.5 CEUs

Course Materials: A reader containing research articles on translation will be required reading. The reader will be developed by the instructor for this course.  There is a $20.00 material fee.

Instructor: Kelli Stein

Questions: cpso@gallaudet.edu