Goshen College offers one of the few four-year bachelor’s degree programs in sign language interpreting in the region. Our program emphasizes hands-on learning, real-world experiences and a strong foundation in ethics and communication.
Courses
INT 407 Interpreting Ethics
Credit Hours
3.00
Degree Level
Undergrad
This course will deal with practical and ethical issues in interpreting, decision-making, assignment assessment, environment management, politics and procedures within agencies and organizations. Students will be expected to integrate what they have learned about culture, cross cultural communication, ethics and critical thinking, and apply this knowledge to the field of Sign Language Interpreting. The course will cover ethical scenarios, interpreter liability, working in multicultural situations, and power, privilege and oppression. Prerequisite: INT 301 and INT 302 or consent of the instructor.