Department of Interpretation

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1 Department of Interpretation MAI acc - CIPR christopher.stone@gallaudet.edu

2 The Department of Interpretation Who are we?

3 Faculty Specialism Dr. Jeremy Brunson - Legal and Sociology Dr. Keith Cagle - ASL Linguistics and pedagogy Dr. Steven Collins - CDI and Deafblind Dr. Val Dively - Discourse analysis Dr. Melanie Metzger - Discourse analysis and sociolinguistics Dr. Brenda Nicodemus - Medical and linguistics Dr. Cynthia Roy - Discourse analysis and sociolinguistics Dr. Christopher Stone Mental health, translation theory, DIs

4 Junior faculty Ms Danielle Hunt (PhD candidate) - Education Mr. Paul Harrelson (PhD candidate) - Business GURIEC Ms Beverly Hollrah (Director) Ms Hilary Mayhew Staff Ms. Alice Ward (Program Specialist) Mr Tony Ellis (Technical Specialist)

5 The Department of Interpretation Why are we here?

6 DOI Mission Statement The multi-faceted mission of the Department of Interpretation is to: Prepare graduate students to work as professional interpreters who exemplify quality interpreting in a variety of settings with diverse individuals; Support graduate students to engage with theory, research and practice; Conduct research on interpreting or a language-related study to inform practice and advance the field of interpreting studies

7 DOI Mission Statement The multi-faceted mission of the Department of Interpretation is to: Participate in our profession, through work as a practitioner, involvement with professional organizations, service grants, and professional journals and presentations; Build and promote effective practice in interpreting education throughout a 14 state region and the District of Columbia through the GU Regional Interpreter Education Center (GURIEC).

8 MAIacc CIPR What is it?

9 Making Sense of the Program Courses are sequenced and build on one another: Foundational Knowledge Skills Professional Practice Research 701 IR IR 707 IR IR 720 IR IR 726 IR CIPR 48 credits IR 30 credits (3 electives) celerated 36 credits

10 Making Sense of the Program Courses are sequenced and build on one another: Foundational Knowledge Discourse Professional Practice Research History of interpreting Legal Introduction Mental health Project I Discourse Analysis Education Field rotation Project II Fundamentals Business Internship Medical

11 Making Sense of the Program Courses are sequenced and build on one another: Fall 1 Spring 1 Fall 2 Research History of interpreting Legal Education/Business Medical Discourse Analysis Mental health Field rotation Internship Fundamentals Research Into Project I Project II Quals Comps

12 Making Sense of the Program Qualifying exams (CIPR): Behave in accordance with the S-CPC Two week take home essay questions ASL Essay question English Essay question CI performance

13 Making Sense of the Program Comprehensive exam requirements (CIPR): Lit Review NIC written test pass SI performance ASL exam SI performance English exam

14 MAIacc CIPR Why a graduate degree?

15 Graduate vs. Undergraduate Higher level of expectations for Greater discussion synthesis and application, critical analysis of information tive involvement and participation in classes, communities, and the profession Considered writing academic, graduate level Engaged reading critical analysis

16 Graduate vs. Undergraduate Analyzing and relearning If you already know X, then to take it to the next level work with your colleagues, professors, and other professionals in developing a plan that works for you.

17 MAIacc CIPR What are the entry requirements?

18 Entry requirements GPA 3.0 or higher ASLPI 3 or higher Goal statement in application Three letters of recommendation: One from NTID citing potential for grad study One should cite ASL skills DoI online screening

19 The Department of Interpretation What else?

20 Department Language Use Gallaudet University is a bilingual university ASL is used at all times when you are in and around the department Students are strongly advised to use ASL at all times on campus. Some spoken English in courses

21 Classrooms and Labs 24 hours/day access Graduate student lab Mac computers throughout We use various tech: recording interpreting role-plays (PIP equipment) recording interpreting monologues (ishowu) analyzing your work (e.g. ELAN) and recording ASL essays (e.g. QuickTime and imovie)

22 Fuze We use this for remote classroom access Distance students Snow days

23 Any more questions?

24 Department of Interpretation MAI acc - CIPR christopher.stone@gallaudet.edu