Deaf Community Service Learning 2 (INTR 2250)
This course is the second of two courses designed to strengthen the interpreting student's ability to appropriately engage in the Deaf community. Students will participate in community volunteer service and they will also plan and host social events to complement monthly Practical Learning Days (PL Days). PL Days will comprise intense practice interpreting in simulated scenarios role-played by Deaf community members and non-signing hearing volunteers. Guided by a Deaf instructor, students will reflect on their experiential learning in classroom seminars. The language of instruction will be ASL.
Course code: INTR 2250
Credits: 2.5
Length: 45.0 hours
Course outline:
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Prerequisites
INTR 2150.
| CRN # | Dates | Day/Time/Location | Instructor |
|---|---|---|---|
| 42566 | January 6, 2025 to April 25, 2025 | See full schedule Delivery: In Person Location: Varies | Pranzl, Kristen |
Additional Information
- Service Learning:
Supporting Deaf people and organizations in the community
Collaborating with peers
Culturally appropriate communication
Positionality and its impact on student-community interaction
Participating in the reciprocity pool - Practical Learning Days:
Managing the demands of all-day intensive interpreting practice
Hosting Deaf community members at social gatherings on campus
Making appropriate choices for interacting as a bilingual bicultural hearing person - Reflective Learning:
Journaling
Goal setting for ongoing growth and development
Personal biases – identifying them and what to do about them
Sharing in reflective discussions with peers, in ASL
† This information is intended as a guideline only. Program and course details are subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors.