Foundations of Interpreting Processes: Series (I - VIII)
This widely acclaimed training focuses on components of the Colonomos model of interpreting in a low stress, highly interactive environment. Participants will learn how to convey equivalent messages by working through graduated texts and activities in consecutive and simultaneous modes of interpreting. Working on skills in small-group formats (pairs or triads), participants develop tools for understanding and improving their own internal processes. Participants will also develop language necessary to discuss the interpreting task with each other and integrate strategies for continuing their own improvement. These workshops are appropriate for novice and certified, experienced interpreters.
Foundations I, III, V focus on Sign-to Voice
Foundations II, IV, VI focus on Voice to Sign
Foundations V, VI work on interactive texts
Set I & II deal with language, and framework of the model
Set III & IV work in timed consecutive mode
Set V & VI reduce processing time in preparation for simultaneous mode
Set VII, VIII focus on simultaneous interpreting in Sign to Voice and Voice to Sign
NOTE: Other workshops may be suggested between sets. (ex., Contrastive Analysis is often conducted after Foundations II)
Contrastive Linguistics: ASL and English (Parts One and Two)
This interactive, hands-on workshop is designed to introduce the student to basic similarities and differences in the linguistic structures and uses of American Sign Language (ASL) and spoken English. Examining categories from a universal perspective, the linguistic contrastive analysis is accomplished by focusing on: phonological and morphological processes, syntactic properties, discourse types, word classes, and linguistic variation in Deaf and hearing communities in the United States. The workshop is offered in two parts; each part is twelve contact hours.
NOTE: The workshop will be conducted bilingually: English analysis/discussion in spoken English (except for Deaf participants) and analysis/discussion of ASL will be conducted in ASL; therefore, participants must have enough receptive ability in ASL to participate fully. Interpreting will be provided for Deaf participants during the spoken English portions of the workshop