American Sign Language 使命宣言s and 学习目标

Program 使命宣言: ASL/英语 Interpreting Concentration

The Bachelor of 艺术 degree in ASL/英语 Interpreting program provides students with a theoretical and practical foundation in the knowledge, 技能, values and ethical judgment necessary for the successful transfer of meaning, cultural mediation and professional conduct required of working interpreters. 学生参与课程作业, 研究, service learning (community engagement) and practicum experiences within the context of a public liberal arts education that seeks to strengthen and deepen the knowledge base and critical thinking 技能 that all successful interpreters must possess. 项目完成后, students are well-positioned to pass state-level interpreter screenings within one year of graduation.

项目学习目标

即将毕业的学生应该能够:

  1. Communicate in their working languages (American Sign Language and 英语) at level of proficiency equivalent to the Advanced High Level of speaking and listening as established by the American Council of Teachers of Foreign Language.
  2. Interpret in settings appropriate to entry-level interpreters.
  3. 整合他们的历史知识, 文化, values and diversity of the Deaf/Hard of Hearing/DeafBlind communities into their interpreting practice.
  4. Integrate their knowledge of interpersonal and intercultural communication dynamics into their interpreting practice.
  5. Participate in undergraduate-level 研究 in interpreting or 语言学.

 

Program 使命宣言:  Deaf Studies Concentration

The goal of the Deaf Studies concentration is to provide students with a foundation in American Sign Language and associated courses that cover the history, 文化, 美国聋人社区的文学研究.S.，以社会正义框架为基础. 学生 graduating from this program qualify for entry-level work in Deaf services agencies, 住宅项目, and educational and human service settings requiring fluency in ASL. Graduates are well-positioned to pursue graduate studies in Deaf education, 康复咨询, 语言学, 社会工作, 或者其他学科. The knowledge and 技能 acquired in this program may also be applied to other professional domains where Deaf/Hard of Hearing/DeafBlind individuals are served.

项目学习目标

即将毕业的学生应该能够:

  1. Communicate in American Sign Language at a level of proficiency equivalent to the Advanced Low Level of speaking and listening as established by the American Council of Teachers of Foreign Languages.
  2. 整合他们的历史知识, 文化, values and diversity of the Deaf/Hard of Hearing/DeafBlind communities into their interactions with D/HH/DB individuals.
  3. Design an advocacy project that integrates their understanding of the impact of power, privilege and oppression on the Deaf experience.