Sign Language Interpretation (Diploma)
Curriculum Guideline
Applicants must meet the admission requirements listed below:
- General College Admission Requirements;
- successful completion of ENGL 1130 or CMNS 1115 (3 credits) (or equivalent as indicated in the BC Transfer Guide);
- proficiency in American Sign Language (demonstrated during the screening and selection process); and
- an understanding of the Deaf community, Deaf culture, hearing culture and the field of Sign Language interpreting, as demonstrated by one of the following:
successful completion of an ASL and Deaf Studies Program; or
successful completion of the following seven courses (21 credits) (or equivalent as indicated in the BC Transfer Guide):
- One of CMNS 1104 or CMNS 1216 (3 credits)
- One of CMNS 1125 or PEFA 1100 (3 credits)
- INTR 1101 (3 credits)
- INTR 1102 (3 credits)
- INTR 1103 (3 credits)
- One 11XX-level (first-year) LING (3 credits)
- SOCI 1125 (3 credits)
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: English 1130 or equivalent.
- 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 |
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Semester I |
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Introduction to Community |
3.00 |
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Change and Development: Lifespan |
3.00 |
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Foundations of Practice |
1.50 |
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Discourse Analysis and Translation |
3.00 |
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Pre-Interpreting ASL I |
3.50 |
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Self and Professional Practice (biennial) |
1.50 |
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Semester I Total Credits |
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15.50 |
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Semester II |
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Professional and Cultural Mediation |
3.00 |
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Sign Language Interpretation - Practicum I |
4.50 |
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Introduction to Practice |
1.50 |
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Pre-Interpreting ASL II |
3.50 |
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Deafhood:Global Diversity in Deaf Culture |
3.00 |
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Semester II Total Credits |
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15.50 |
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Community-based Language and Culture in Action |
1.50 |
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Semester III |
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Language and Culture in Action: Interpretation I |
6.00 |
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Professional and Business Practices |
3.00 |
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Pre-Interpreting ASL III |
4.50 |
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Interpreting in Educational Settings |
2.00 |
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Semester III Total Credits |
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15.50 |
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Semester IV |
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Language and Culture in Action: Interpretation II |
1.50 |
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Sign Language Interpretation - Practicum II |
4.50 |
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Sign Language Interpretation - Practicum III |
4.50 |
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Pre-Interpreting ASL IV |
1.50 |
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Semester IV Total Credits |
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12.00 |
| * Select one course from the following 4 options (English Exit Requirement): | ||
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Workplace Writing for Child, Family and Community Studies |
3.00 |
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Practical Writing |
3.00 |
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Academic Writing |
3.00 |
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UT English Course |
Any UT English course with a grade of C- |
3.00 |
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Total Program Credits |
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63.00 |
Grading of fourth semester is based on an exiting portfolio in which students demonstrate mastery of critical skills and knowledge.