Sign Language Interpretation

Curriculum Guideline

Effective Date:
Program Code
DPSLI
Discontinued
No
Program
Faculty
Applied Community Studies
Department
Sign Language Interpretation
Credential Type
Diploma
Transcript Title
Sign Language Interp Dipl
Date of First Offering
Start Term
201120
End Term
201720
Credential
Diploma in Sign Language Interpretation
Length of Program
Four semesters
Credits
63.00
Admissions Requirements

Applicants must meet the admission requirements listed below:

  • General College Admission Requirements
  • demonstrate proficiency in American Sign Language during the Screening and Selection Weekend activies 
  • demonstrate an understanding of the Deaf community, Deaf culture, hearing culture and the field of Sign Language interpreting, as demonstrated by successful completion of the ASL and Deaf Studies Program at Vancouver Community College or equivalent. Applicants who have not attended a recognized Deaf Studies program may be required to take a department threshold exam
Curriculum Framework

Graduation Requirements:

  • Successful completion of 63 credits (includes English Exit requirement)
  • 25% (16 credits) of all coursework must be completed at Douglas College
  • English Exit requirement:

* Students may be exempt from taking a three credit academic writing course if they have achieved:

  • An "A-" or higher in CFCS 1110, CFCS 1130 and INTR 1225
  • Upon special request, PLAR Practitioners with a satisfactory portfolio of workplace writing may also be exempt.

Students are responsible for providing all necessary documentation to demonstrate English Entrance and Exit Policy requirements or equivalencies.

Course Requirement:

Course Number Course Title Credits

Semester I

CFCS 1110

Introduction to Community

3.00

CFCS 1130

Change and Development: Lifespan

3.00

INTR 1142

Foundations of Practice

1.50

INTR 1145

Discourse Analysis and Translation

3.00

INTR 1175

Pre-Interpreting ASL I

3.50

INTR 1120

Self and Professional Practice (biennial)

1.50

Semester I Total Credits

 

15.50

Semester II

INTR 1225

Professional and Cultural Mediation

3.00

INTR 1241

Sign Language Interpretation - Practicum I

4.50

INTR 1242

Introduction to Practice

1.50

INTR 1275

Pre-Interpreting ASL II

3.50

INTR 1285

Deafhood:Global Diversity in Deaf Culture

3.00

Semester II Total Credits

 

15.50

INTR 1290

Community-based Language and Culture in Action
(taken during the Summer before Semester III)

1.50

Semester III

INTR 2300

Language and Culture in Action: Interpretation I

6.00

INTR 2310

Professional and Business Practices

3.00

INTR 2375

Pre-Interpreting ASL III

4.50

INTR 2320

Interpreting in Educational Settings

2.00

Semester III Total Credits

 

15.50

Semester IV

INTR 2400

Language and Culture in Action: Interpretation II

1.50

INTR 2420

Sign Language Interpretation - Practicum II

4.50

INTR 2440

Sign Language Interpretation - Practicum III

4.50

INTR 2475

Pre-Interpreting ASL IV

1.50

Semester IV Total Credits

 

12.00

* Select one course from the following 4 options (English Exit Requirement):  

CMNS 1110

Workplace Writing for Child, Family and Community Studies

3.00

CMNS 1115

Practical Writing

3.00

ENGL 1130

Academic Writing

3.00

UT English Course

Any UT English course with a grade of C-

3.00

 Total Program Credits

 

63.00

Grading of fourth semester is based on an exiting portfolio in which students demonstrate mastery of critical skills and knowledge.