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SIGN LANGUAGE / INTERPRETER TRAINING PROGRAMS
Associate in Arts and Certificate of Achievement
El Camino College offers an Associate Degree or a Certificate of Achievement in Sign Language/Interpreter training.
The Sign Language/Interpreter Training Program provides instruction in the language system most used by deaf persons, American Sign Language (ASL). Students learn general communication skills in sign language classes. Advanced technical proficiency may be gained through interpreter training classes for those seeking a career or part-time employment as an interpreter for the deaf or hearing impaired individuals.
In addition to the Sign Language curriculum, El Camino also has as ASL Laboratory that is open to students who wish to view Sign Language tapes or meet with other people to practice their signing skills. El Camino also has an on-campus Sign Language club, "The Hands of Friendship".
SIGN LANGUAGE / INTERPRETER TRAINING PROGRAM - Student Learning Outcomes
Program SLO #1: Upon completion of the program students will have basic entrance skills for interpreting/transliterating in entry level interpreting settings with individuals who are Deaf and Hard of Hearing.
Program SLO #2: Upon completion of this program students will demonstrate critical thinking and appropriate ethical responses required by the Code of Professional Conduct.
Program SLO #3: Students will complete the program with a comprehensive portfolio of job seeking tools, such as a resume, DVDs demonstrating interpreting and transliterating skills, and 42 hours of documented supervised work experience.
Sign Language/Interpreter Training curriculum:
Associate in Arts
| Sign Language/Interpreter Training 15 | Beginning American Sign Language |
(3 units) |
| Sign Language/Interpreter Training 16 | Intermediate American Sign Language |
(3 units) |
| Sign Language/Interpreter Training 17A | Advanced American Sign Language |
(3 units) |
| Sign Language/Interpreter Training 17B |
Advanced American Sign Language: Comprehending American Sign Language |
(3 units) |
| Sign Language/Interpreter Training 18A | Fundamentals of Interpreting and Translating |
(3 units) |
| Sign Language/Interpreter Training 18B | Applied Interpreting and Translating Technique |
(2 units) |
| Sign Language/Interpreter Training 19 | Advanced Interpreting: Sign to Voice |
(3 units) |
| Sign Language/Interpreter Training 20 | Interpreter Practicum |
(3 units) |
| Sign Language/Interpreter Training 214 | Fingerspelling and Numerical Concepts |
(1 units) |
| Sign Language/Interpreter Training 263 | Interpreting / Transliterating Laboratory |
(1 units) |
| Sign Language/Interpreter Training 264 | Sign to Voice Laboratory |
(1 units) |
And
| Sign Language/Interpreter Training 201 | Perspective on Deafness |
(3 units) |
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| Sign Language/Interpreter Training 202 | Cultural Issues of the Deaf Community |
(3 units) |
1 course from the following:
| Child Development 4 | Survey of Children with Special Needs |
(3 units) |
| Speech Communication 1 | Effective Speaking |
(3 units) |
| Theatre 8 | Introduction to Acting |
(3 units) |
| Theatre 30 | Movement for the Actor |
(2 units) |
Total Units: 32
Certificate of Achievement
| Sign Language/Interpreter Training 15 | Beginning American Sign Language |
(3 units) |
| Sign Language/Interpreter Training 16 | Intermediate American Sign Language |
(3 units) |
| Sign Language/Interpreter Training 17A | Advanced American Sign Language |
(3 units) |
| Sign Language/Interpreter Training 17B |
Advanced American Sign Language: Comprehending American Sign Language |
(3 units) |
| Sign Language/Interpreter Training 18A | Fundamentals of Interpreting and Translating |
(3 units) |
| Sign Language/Interpreter Training 18B | Applied Interpreting and Translating Technique |
(2 units) |
| Sign Language/Interpreter Training 19 | Advanced Interpreting: Sign to Voice |
(3 units) |
| Sign Language/Interpreter Training 20 | Interpreter Practicum |
(3 units) |
| Sign Language/Interpreter Training 214 | Fingerspelling and Numerical Concepts |
(1 units) |
| Sign Language/Interpreter Training 263 | Interpreting / Transliterating Laboratory |
(1 units) |
| Sign Language/Interpreter Training 264 | Sign to Voice Laboratory |
(1 units) |
| English 1A | Reading and Composition |
(4 units) |
And
| Sign Language/Interpreter Training 201 | Perspective on Deafness |
(3 units) |
| or |
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| Sign Language/Interpreter Training 202 | Cultural Issues of the Deaf Community |
(3 units) |
1 course from the following:
| Child Development 4 | Survey of Children with Special Needs |
(3 units) |
| Speech Communication 1 | Effective Speaking |
(3 units) |
| Theatre 8 | Introduction to Acting |
(3 units) |
| Theatre 30 | Movement for the Actor |
(2 units) |
Total Units: 36
SIGN LANGUAGE LAB
The El Camino College Sign Language Lab is designed to help students practice communicating with signs. Students will practice and improve signing skills through:
- Interacting with other students
- Communicating face-to-face with an instructor and lab assistant
- Viewing a variety of videotapes with adult signers for improved comprehension
- Participating in activities designed to supplement American Sign Language classes
The lab offers a safe and nurturing environment to practice signing with peers, instructors, and deaf students.
Sign Language Lab Offers:
- An instructor and lab assistant who are fluent in American Sign Language
- An extensive library of videotapes, books, and articles to improve signing skills and knowledge of the deaf culture
- VCRs and large/small screen monitors
- A video camera to tape students signing
Sign Language Lab Benefits:
The lab curriculum is designed to enhance and supplement what studetns learn in American Sign Language classes. The lab instructor and assistant are available to work one-to-one with studetns and help with class vocabulary, conversation, projects, etc.
Sign language classes combine theory (lecture) and practice (lab). Most instructors, however, believe that additional practice outside is necessary. Students who sign up for Sign Language Lab (SL/IT 101) have high-tech resources, as well as others to practice with, all at their fingertips!
- Practice sign language skills with other studetns while receiving guidance from faculty
- Join others and practice sign language in a safe, comfortable environment
- Gain access to videos and other learning resources to help increase your fluency
Sign Language Lab Operating Hours:
Lab hours ususally extend from early afternoon to early evening but may vary from semester to semester. The El Camino College Schedule of Classes lists specific semester hours.
Getting Started:
Sign Language Lab (SL/IT 101) is a one-credit course. The instructors, sections, and times are listed in the El Camino College Schedule of Classes. Just choose a section at time of enrollment, but students may attend the lab in the Natural Science Building, Room 14, at any time it is open.
You must register to attend Sign Languag Lab; one unit of credit will be earned upon successful completion of the course.
El Camino College Sign Language/Interpreter Training Brochure (400k PDF)
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