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  • ASL 3400: American Sign Language Linguistics

    3.00 Credits
    Utah Tech University

    This course provides the foundation for concepts presented in ASL 3010 and ASL 3020. Course focuses on linguistic and grammatical structures of ASL including phonology, morphology, syntax, and semantics. Students will develop a deeper understanding of the complexities of ASL and evaluate and improve their linguistic and grammatical skills. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Demonstrate the ability to communicate in ASL using appropriate grammatical features. 2. Articulate communication errors due to the misuse of grammatical features. 3. Evaluate their own use of handshape, palm orientation, location, movement and non-manual signals. 4. Develop corrections to their own sign productions. 5. Compose modifications of signs to include time and adverbial content. Prerequisite: Acceptance to the ASL/ENG Interpreter Training Program. FA
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  • ASL 3500: Deaf History

    3.00 Credits
    Utah Tech University

    This course explores the history of Deaf people in the United States. Students will examine the foundations of Deaf education, the rise of oralism, and trials that members of the Deaf Community have experienced. Students will explore the Deaf President Now Movement, various laws impacting the lives of Deaf people and the efforts that members of the Deaf Community have made to combat Audism. This course is taught in ASL. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Evaluate the effort that members of the Deaf Community have undergone to provide equity for services and recognition of culture. 2. Describe the creation, difficulties and successes of Deaf schools. 3. Analyze the impact of the Deaf President Now Movement. 4. Describe the effects of and propose ways to combat Audism. 5. Appraise the value of various technological advances that impact members of the Deaf Community. Prerequisite: Acceptance into the ASL Interpreting Program. SP
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  • ASL 3600: American Sign Language Literature

    3.00 Credits
    Utah Tech University

    This course explores ASL Literature including ABC Stories, Number Stories, Classifier Stories, Handshape stories, Narratives and ASL Poetry. Students will discover various artists/performers involved in creating and disseminating ASL literature. Students will examine De'VIA and its place in American Deaf Culture. Students will create and evaluate their own ASL literature. This course is taught in ASL. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Assess the genres and sub-genres of ASL Literature. 2. Identify important creators of ASL Literature and some of their works. 3. Analyze the various performers and performance style of the genres and sub-genres of ASL Literature. 4. Create ABC Stories, Number stories, Classifier stories, Handshape stories, Narratives, Cinematic stories, and ASL Poetry. 5. Appraise their own created works and the works of others, based on corresponding criterion in ASL Literature. Prerequisite: Acceptance to the ASL/ENG interpreter program. FA
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  • ASL 3990: Seminar in American Sign Language

    1.00 - 3.00 Credits
    Utah Tech University

    For students wishing instruction that is not available through other regularly scheduled courses in this discipline. Occasionally, students request some type of non-traditional instruction, or an unanticipated opportunity for instruction presents itself. This seminar course provides a variable-credit context for these purposes. As requirements, this seminar course must first be pre-approved by the department chair; second, it must provide at least nine contact hours of lab or lecture for each credit hour offered; and third, it must include some academic project or paper (i.e., credit is not given for attendance alone). This course may include standard lectures, travel and field trips, guest speakers, laboratory exercises, or other non-traditional instruction methods. Note that this course is an elective and does not fulfill general education or program requirements. This course is repeatable up to 12 credits as long as the topic of the course is different each time. Offered based on sufficient student need. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Adapt their use of American Sign Language and culture depending on interests or context. 2. Integrate their knowledge of American Sign Language and culture of members of the Deaf community to actively participate in events or organizations. 3. Compose appropriate interpretations based on the need of consumers. Prerequisites: Instructor permission.
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  • ASL 4300: Transliterating

    3.00 Credits
    Utah Tech University

    This course introduces students to the challenges of transliterating between spoken English and manually coded English sign systems. Students will be able to recognize varieties of manually coded English sign systems and internalize strategies to match consumer language use and meaning. Students will learn the developmental theories behind manually coded sign systems. This course will prepare students to apply specific components on state quality assurance exams for American Sign Language Interpreters. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Demonstrate comprehension of the various manually coded sign systems. 2. Demonstrate the ability to produce manually coded signed English. 3. Describe the theories behind the development of manually coded sign systems. 4. Demonstrate strategies to match consumer language use and meaning. 5. Employ corrections to their own sign productions. Prerequisites: Acceptance to the ASL/ENG Interpreter Training Program. FA
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  • ASL 4350: Internship in Interpreting (ALPP)

    3.00 Credits
    Utah Tech University

    This course applies the knowledge gained in previous courses to the process of interpreting spoken English to American Sign Language and American Sign Language to spoken English. Instruction focuses on the profession and skills required to be an interpreter in a variety of settings. Students will participate in various interpreting scenarios. Participants will be expected to record their interpreting scenarios and participate in critiques of their own and other ASL interpreter's skills. Students will identify patterns of errors and apply techniques for repairing the interpreted messages. A variety of teaching methods are employed, including lecture, videos, guest lecturers, practice interpreting sessions and recording videos for self-evaluation of signing skills. This course is designated as an Active Learning Professional Practice (ALPP) course. This course allows students to explore and apply content learned in the course in a professional experience away from the classroom. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Demonstrate the patterns of interpreting from spoken English to American Sign Language and from American Sign Language to spoken English. 2. Contrast the similarities and differences between interpreting in educational, medical, community, video relay and remote video interpreting settings. 3. Develop interpreting skills for a variety of different settings. 4. Critique their own interpreting skills and the skills of others to discover where communication break-downs occur. 5. Develop strategies to improve communication in areas where break-downs have occurred. 6. Critique errors in their own interpreted messages. 7. Develop techniques for repairing interpreter errors. Prerequisites: ASL 2300 and a Utah Interpreter Provisional Permit and acceptance to the ASL/ENG Interpreter Training Program. SP
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  • ASL 4400: Topics in Interpreting

    3.00 Credits
    Utah Tech University

    This course focuses on the interpreting process with individuals who may require special attention such as individuals who are deaf/blind or have other considerations such as Cerebral Palsy or Usher's Syndrome. This course also prepares students to work with Certified Deaf Interpreters (CDIs), to work with an interpreter team, and to adjust their interpreter product based on feedback from participants. This course is taught in ASL. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Demonstrate the changes necessary for providing a quality interpretation for a deaf/blind individual. 2. Demonstrate the changes necessary for providing a quality interpretation for a deaf individual who also has other requirements based on issues such as Cerebral Palsy or Usher's Syndrome. 3. Facilitate working with Certified Deaf Interpreters. 4. Facilitate working in teaming situations. 5. Modify their interpreting process based on feedback from participants. Prerequisites: Acceptance to the ASL/ENG interpreting Program. SP
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  • ASL 4450: Advanced Interpreting Skills

    3.00 Credits
    Utah Tech University

    This course explores the unique vocabulary, settings and requirements in legal interpreting. Students will learn the unique meanings of various legal terms. Students will discuss court procedures, legal briefs and terminology. This course is taught in ASL. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful completion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Facilitate communication and compliance with courtroom protocol and etiquette. 2. Produce correct Courtroom language and consider interpreter safety. 3. Facilitate communication between the legal professional, the Deaf consumer and other individuals in the legal settings including any setting that may become a legal issue. 4. Develop a plan to provide the highest level of information possible to match the consumer's needs. 5. Consider the nuances of vocabulary choices. 6. Recommend when it is appropriate to request assistance from a more seasoned interpreter or a CDI. Prerequisites: Acceptance into the ASL/Eng Interpreting Program. FA
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  • ASL 4500: Advanced Deaf Culture

    3.00 Credits
    Utah Tech University

    This course focuses on specific historical events that have contributed to the formation of the Deaf community. Students will explore how members of the Deaf community identify with their ethnic, cultural and linguistic characteristics. Students will explain how audism and oppression have impacted members of the Deaf community and how legislation and regulations have contributed both positively and negatively to events in the Deaf community. This course includes lecture, community experiences and basic comparison between Deaf culture and the student's own culture. This course is taught in American Sign Language. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Express the impact of the 1880's Conference of Milan on members of the Deaf community. 2. Express the impact of specific legislation on education of Deaf students and members of the Deaf community. 3. Compare how members of the Deaf community share certain cultural commonalities which include education, specific places, behaviors, experiences and activities. 4. Appraise specific instances of Audism and various ways that members of the Deaf community combat Audism and oppression. 5. Evaluate the uses of specific cultural artifacts common to members of the Deaf community. Prerequisite: ASL 1500 and ASL 2020. SP
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  • ASL 4650: Health Care Interpreting

    3.00 Credits
    Utah Tech University

    This course explores the unique vocabulary, settings and requirements in health care interpreting. Topics discussed will include in-patient and out-patient general care. Students will discuss specific needs surrounding health care interpreting. This will also include mental health interpreting. Students should have a working knowledge of anatomy and physiology as well as a working knowledge of medical terminology. This course is taught in ASL. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful completion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Defend their linguistic choices relating to multiple healthcare situations. 2. Devise a list of demand and possible effective controls related to the healthcare environment. 3. Appraise the effectiveness of individual interpretation related to mental health and other healthcare environments. 4. Develop interpretations of a variety of medical stimulus. Prerequisites: Acceptance into the ASL/Eng Interpreting Program. SP
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