Introduces the learner to oral interpreting and covers the history of oral education and oral interpreting, related vocabulary, oral deaf community, speech production and speech reading. Other topics include techniques, organizations, Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID) certification and Cued Speech. The course satisfies licensure requirements of the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction. No challenge test available.
Participates as an observer and interpreter in an educational setting practicum. Participation is a guided experience in local school programs and a variety of professional growth and service activities. The learner will know and apply the RID Code of Ethics. The learner will develop an ability to assess the communication needs of Deaf and Hard of Hearing students.
Prepares the learner to work between spoken English and ASL incorporating linguistic features from both English and ASL to convey accurately the speakers intentions, maintaining the meaning and intent of the original message. Delivering a message based on English grammatical order. Learners will simultaneously transliterate English to ASL and ASL to English for high school level content.
Examines proven strategies designed to help learners achieve greater personal, academic, and professional success. Learners will apply personal responsibility thinking and behaviors; self- management, awareness, and motivation strategies; as well as interdependence skills to develop a proactive life plan.
Introduces learners to the format and types of questions given in the math, chemistry, and anatomy & physiology portions of the HESI test. Sample questions and possible study materials will be discussed. Upon completion of the course, learners will have a greater understanding of the test. Additionally, course completion will assist in determining if learners feel ready to test, or would like to pursue additional study opportunities prior to testing.
Develops advanced skills in American Sign Language including vocabulary, grammar and comprehensive communication. Emphasis will be on direct frequent contact with native ASL users. The learners explores Deaf Culture. Face to face delivery only.
Establishes skills in tutoring as a related educational support service. The learner will prepare to assist the Deaf and Hard of Hearing student and master teacher. The learner will access, plan, deliver and evaluate support services. Practicum participation included in course responsibilities.
