Interpretation (American Sign Language - English) (Hons)
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    Interpretation (American Sign Language - English) (Hons)

    George Brown College
    George Brown College
    Canada
    Canada, Toronto
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    Duration48 month(s)
    Tuition Fee
    CAD 8,400 / Year
    Apply DateDecember 14, 2021
    Next IntakeSeptember 1, 2022

    Interpretation (American Sign Language - English) (Hons)

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    Overview The Interpretation (American Sign Language - English) (Hons) programme of George Brown College is the first degree of its kind in Canada. Developed to address the growing demand for qualified Sign Language Interpreters, this degree helps prepare graduates for work in this dynamic field.An interpreter is a fluent bilingual-bicultural professional, facilitating communication between those who do not share the same language or culture. I want to find another Bachelor Course To be a sign language interpreter requires manual dexterity, critical thinking skills, visual-spatial recognition, short-term and long-term memory and cognitive processing abilities in order to process information instantaneously at a level of bilingual and bicultural expertise beyond conversational fluency. For non-Deaf interpreters this will also include auditory-processing capabilities.Key facts:Over the course of four years, students will continue to improve and hone both their English and American Sign Language proficiencies while studying to become interpreters. This program focuses on seven areas of learning:Language and CultureField FundamentalsInterpreting SkillsResearch Methods/TrendsEthics and ProfessionalismBreadth ElectivesField and Community Experience
    The Interpretation (American Sign Language - English) (Hons) programme of George Brown College uses a combination of classroom theory, research, hands-on practice and professional field experience to prepare graduates to work as qualified interpreters with a foundation in research development. It is the first degree of its kind in Canada.

    Disciplines

    Language StudiesLinguistics

    Requirements

    English Requirements

    • IELTSMin 6.5
    • TOEFLMin 84

    Other Requirements

    1Ontario Secondary School Diploma with six Grade 12 University (U) or University/College (M) courses, with a combined average of 65% or higherGrade 12 English (U) with a grade of 65% or higherGrade 11 Math (M or U) or Grade 12 Math U or Grade 11 Science (U) or Grade 12 Science (M or U)Supplementary requirements as outlined below

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    Interpretation (American Sign Language - English) (Hons)

    George Brown College

    George Brown College

    Canada

    Canada, Toronto

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