SLNG 1111 Fingerspelling (1)
This is a WECM course number. Former course prefix/number EITP 1170.
Prerequisite: Concurrent enrollment: SLNG 1404.
Develops expressive and receptive fingerspelling skills. Receptive skills focus on whole word and phrase recognition as well as reading fingerspelling in context. Expressive skills focus on the development of speed, clarity and fluency. (2 Lab.)
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SLNG 1315 Visual/Gestural Communication (3)
This is a WECM course number. Former course prefix/number EITP 1373.
Prerequisite: SLNG 1404.
A course in the development of skills in non-verbal communications. Emphasizes the use and understanding of facial expression, gestures, pantomime, and body language. Creation or performance of stories using these elements. (3 Lec.)
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SLNG 1317 Introduction To The Deaf
Community (3)
This is a WECM course number. Former course prefix/number EITP 1370.
Prerequisite: or concurrent enrollment: ENGL 1301.
An overview of the physical, educational, social and cultural implications of deafness and hearing loss within the context of the individual’s personal life, family, and community in today’s multicultural world. Emphasis on current educational and vocational programs, legislation, technology, and other issues. (3 Lec., 1 Lab.)
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SLNG 1321 Introduction To The Interpreting Profession (3)
This is a WECM course number. Former course prefix/number EITP 1372.
Prerequisite: SLNG 1317.
Concurrent enrollment SLNG 1445. An overview of the field of sign language interpretation. Provides a historical framework for the principles, ethics, roles, responsibilities, and standard practices of the interpreting profession. (3 Lec.)
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SLNG 1347 Deaf Culture (3)
This is a WECM course number. Former course prefix/number EITP 1371.
Prerequisite: SLNG 1317.
Provides a historical and contemporary perspective of American deaf culture using a sociocultural mode. Includes cultural identity, values, group norms, communication, language, and significant contributions made by deaf people to the world. (3 Lec.)
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SLNG 1404 American Sign Language (ASL): Beginning I (4)
This is a WECM course number. Former course prefix/number EITP 1470.
Prerequisite: or concurrent enrollment: ENGL 1301. Concurrent enrollment: SLNG 1111.
An introduction to the basic skills in production and comprehension of American Sign Language (ASL). Includes the manual alphabet and numbers. Develops conversational ability, culturally appropriate behaviors and exposes students to ASL grammar. (3 Lec., 2 Lab.)
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SLNG 1405 American Sign Language (ASL): Beginning II (4)
This is a WECM course number. Former course prefix/number EITP 1471.
Prerequisite: SLNG 1111 and SLNG 1404 with a grade of "C" or better.
Develops receptive and expressive ability and allows recognition and demonstration of more sophisticated grammatical features of American Sign Language (ASL). Increases fluency and accuracy in fingerspelling and numbers. Provides opportunities for interaction within the deaf community. (3 Lec., 2 Lab.)
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SLNG 1444 American Sign Language (ASL): Intermediate I (4)
This is a WECM course number. Former course prefix/number EITP 2470.
Prerequisite: SLNG 1404, SLNG 1405 and ENGL 1301 with a grade of "B" or better. Prerequisite or concurrent enrollment SLNG 1315.
Integrates and refines expressive and receptive skills in American Sign Language (ASL), including recognition of sociolinguistic variation. A practice oriented approach to language acquisition, including the use of multimedia. (3 Lec., 2 Lab.)
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SLNG 1445 American Sign Language (ASL): Intermediate II (4)
This is a WECM course number.
Prerequisite: SLNG 1444. Concurrent enrollment SLNG 1321.
An integration of expressive and receptive skills with emphasis on literature, discourse styles, and contextualization at an intermediate level. Provides students with information on idiomatic/colloquial usage for signs and grammatical structures for complex sentences. (3 Lec., 2 Lab.)
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SLNG 2301 Interpreting I (3)
This is a WECM course number. Former course prefix/number EITP 2373.
Prerequisite: SLNG 1321, SLNG 1345 and SLNG 1445. Concurrent enrollment: SLNG 2302, SLNG 2411 and SPCH 1342.
An overview of the interpreting process and current models. Introduces the skills necessary to achieve message equivalency in interpreting. This class emphasizes Sign to Voice interpreting. (3 Lec.)
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SLNG 2302 Interpreting II (3)
This is a WECM course number. Former course prefix/number EITP 2374.
Prerequisite: SLNG 1321, SLNG 1345 and SLNG 1445. Concurrent enrollment: SLNG 2301, SLNG 2411 and SPCH 1342.
Enhancement of interpreting skills and discourse analysis to increasingly complex tasks utilizing simulated interpreting experiences via multimedia materials. Emphasis on skill analysis and peer evaluation. Voice to Sign skills are stressed. (3 Lec.)
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SLNG 2371 Transliterating I (3)
This is a local need course number. Former course prefix/number EITP 2376.
Prerequisite: SLNG 2301, SLNG 2302, SLNG 2411 and SPCH 1342. Concurrent enrollment SLNG 2372 (Transliterating II).
An overview of the transliterating process and current models. Introduces the skills necessary to achieve message equivalency in transliterating. Sign to Voice skills are emphasized. (3 Lec.)
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SLNG 2372 Transliterating II (3)
This is a local need course number. Former course prefix/number EITP 2377.
Prerequisite: SLNG 2301, SLNG 2302, SLNG 2411 and SPCH 1342. Concurrent enrollment SLNG 2371 (Transliterating I).
The acts of interpreting and transliterating are compared and contrasted. Transliteration skills and appropriate inclusion of interpreting components will be discussed and practiced. Multimedia materials are used to simulate interpreting experiences. Voice to Sign skills are emphasized. (3 Lec.)
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SLNG 2388 Internship - Sign Language Interpreter (3)
This is a WECM course number. Former course prefix/number EITP 2375.
Prerequisite: SLNG 2371 and SLNG 2372.
An experience external to the college for an advanced student in a specialized field involving a written agreement between the educational institution and a business or industry. Mentored and supervised by a workplace employee, the student achieves objectives that are developed and documented by the college and that are directly related to specific occupational outcomes. This may be a paid or unpaid experience. This course may be repeated if topics and learning outcomes vary. (18 Ext.)
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SLNG 2411 Specialized Interpreting/Transliterating (4)
This is a WECM course number.
Prerequisite: SLNG 1321, SLNG 1345, and SLNG 1445. Concurrent enrollment: SLNG 2301, SLNG 2302 and SPCH 1342.
A focus on interpreting/tranliterating with special populations (e.g. deaf/blind, high visual, oral) in special settings (e.g. religious, artistic, medical, legal, mental health). Reinforce basic theories and techniques in relation to the special population(s) and/or settings. (3 Lec., 2 Lab.)
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