INTP 2410 - Video Relay Interpreting/Video Remote Interpreting

2 Credits

This course introduces students to Video Relay Interpreting and Video Remote Interpreting. It consists of the history or VRI and VRS as a field of professional practice. It covers the call opening, middle and closing, call management, special populations, cultural considerations, register, affect, current technology, ethical considerations, federal and state governing rules, and similarities and differences between VRI and VRS. Vicarious trauma, self care, and team interpreting topics will be included. Practical application will be made through real-time phone calls. Course content is at an intermediate to advanced level of complexity. 2C/1/1/0

Prerequisite(s): INTP 2592 Interpreter Internship with a grade of “C” or better