Advancing Practice in Signed/Spoken Language Interpreting (Single Modules)

Program Overview

This online interpreting program offers modules in various settings, including healthcare, justice, and education. It covers interpreting basics, soft skills, and specialized knowledge. Students can progress to named awards by completing specific modules, and the program can fulfill CPD requirements for interpreting professionals in the UK.

Program Outline

Outline:

Modules Offered:

• Theory and Practice of Interpreting 1 (20 credits at SCQF Level 11)
• Theory and Practice of Interpreting 2 (20 credits at SCQF Level 11)
• Interpreting in Healthcare Settings (20 credits at SCQF Level 11)
• Interpreting in Mental Healthcare Settings (20 credits at SCQF Level 11)
• Interpreting in Justice Settings (20 credits at SCQF Level 11)
• Interpreting in Educational Settings (20 credits at SCQF Level 11)
• Interpreting in Arts and Culture Settings (20 credits at SCQF Level 11)
• Interpreting in Employment Settings (20 credits at SCQF Level 11)
• Supportive Practice (20 credits at SCQF Level 11)

Module Descriptions:

• Theory and Practice of Interpreting 1: Refreshes knowledge of interpreting basics, explores theories, and addresses challenges related to language and context.
• Theory and Practice of Interpreting 2: Focuses on soft skills like co-working, ethics, rapport management, and self-care.
• Interpreting in Healthcare Settings: Enables students to reflect on professional practice in various healthcare settings.
• Interpreting in Mental Healthcare Settings: Explores the dynamics of interpreting in mental health contexts.
• Interpreting in Justice Settings: Covers terminology, protocols, and policies of the justice sector in the UK.
• Interpreting in Educational Settings: Enables students to understand different education stages and effective interpreting strategies in each.
• Interpreting in Arts and Culture Settings: Covers interpreting in performative and non-performative settings across various media.
• Interpreting in Employment Settings: Extends students' knowledge of working with deaf employees in different employment contexts.
Other:
• This program is offered online.
• Students will spend approximately 15 hours per week on independent learning and coursework per module.
• Synchronous online activities will be scheduled once a week, aiming to accommodate student preferences.
• This program can be used for fulfilling CPD requirements for interpreting professionals in the UK.
• Students can progress to named awards by completing specific single modules.