A Conversation on Role-Space and Translation

Naomi Sheneman facilitates a conversation on the role-space model with Robert G. Lee and Eileen Forestal and its relevance for Deaf interpreters and translators.

2026-08-24T10:56:06-06:00July 16th, 2022|

Learning about Discourse Mapping in “5 Myths about Mental Illnesses”

Developed by Mark Halley

Competencies Addressed:  Discourse Mapping

Time Required for Activity: 20 mins

Objective: 

To learn about Discourse Mapping from an English text.

In this video, a narrator attempts to debunk five common myths about mental illnesses.

Prediction

You will watch a video in which a narrator challenges five common myths about mental illnesses. In the video, the narrator provides an argument for why each myth is inaccurate. Before watching […]

2022-02-09T10:14:08-06:00February 9th, 2022|

#47 Family Freedom Center – Take 2

Link to YouTube version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GoBZk_-MQ44

Time: 17:12

Discussion Partners: Daniel and Henry

Video Description

Daniel and Henry discuss the Family Freedom Center in Duluth, MN. This is the second in a series of two conversations.

Reviewer Notes

  • The hearing individual explains his work in the Family Freedom Center in Duluth, MN and the various services it provides to the local Black/African Heritage community through this “unapologetically Black Organization”. The Deaf individual […]
2022-12-27T15:11:06-06:00January 22nd, 2022|

#46 Family Freedom Center – Take 1

Link to YouTube version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uKimnReRbzo

Time: 19:56

Discussion Partners: Daniel and Henry

Video Description

Daniel and Henry discuss the Family Freedom Center in Duluth, MN. This is the first in a series of two conversations.

Reviewer Notes

  • The hearing individual explains his work in the Family Freedom Center in Duluth, MN and the various services it provides to the local Black/African Heritage community through this “unapologetically Black Organization”. The Deaf individual […]
2022-12-27T15:13:11-06:00January 22nd, 2022|

#18 Women’s Health

Link to YouTube version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7vXoUeZoxao

Time: 16:22

Discussion Partners: Jenny and Patty

Video Description

Jenny and Patty discuss various aspects of women’s health.

Reviewer Notes

  • Students can practice interpreting about the experience of eating healthy, menopause, and common bodily changes brought on by aging.
  • This is a very entertaining and natural, yet challenging, interchange between a woman about to turn 30 and another having experienced menopause. There are many opportunities for […]
2022-01-19T17:23:16-06:00January 7th, 2022|

#115 Incarceration Work 2

Link to YouTube version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=81YDenrnBxU

Time: 21:31

Discussion Partners: Jaemi and Laird

Video Description

Jaemi and Laird continue discussing work in incarceration settings.

Reviewer Notes

  • The conversation is largely led by the signer, making it a great video to practice ASL to English interpreting.

Download Files

Click here for a Zip folder containing .mp4 video, SRT caption file and PDF of video description and reviewer notes.

About this Video

The interactive videos […]

2022-01-19T17:23:11-06:00January 6th, 2022|

#114 Incarceration Work

Link to YouTube version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lyt3GiVGw80

Time: 18:03

Discussion Partners: Jaemi and Laird

Video Description

Jaemi and Laird discuss working in incarceration settings.

Reviewer Notes

  • A good video to practice interpreting work-related personal narratives.

Download Files

Click here for a Zip folder containing .mp4 video, SRT caption file and PDF of video description and reviewer notes.

About this Video

The interactive videos in this series were created in partnership during the Graduation to […]

2022-01-19T17:28:40-06:00January 6th, 2022|

#112 LGBTQ Identities

Link to YouTube version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jo_sKFSWZHo

Time: 20:59

Discussion Partners: Jaemi and Carmen

Video Description

Jaemi and Carmen discuss perspectives on LGBTQ identities.

Reviewer Notes

  • A great video to practice ASL to English and fingerspelling receptive skills.

Download Files

Click here for a Zip folder containing .mp4 video, SRT caption file and PDF of video description and reviewer notes.

About this Video

The interactive videos in this series were created in partnership during […]

2022-01-19T17:28:35-06:00January 6th, 2022|

#111 Lived Experiences of POC

Link to YouTube version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f26KH5Gyqf8

Time: 19:11

Discussion Partners: Vyron and Stephan

Video Description

Vyron and Stephan discuss their lived experiences as People of Color.

Reviewer Notes

  • Note: this video includes topics such as shootings, violence, n-word.

Download Files

Click here for a Zip folder containing .mp4 video, SRT caption file and PDF of video description and reviewer notes.

About this Video

The interactive videos in this series were created in partnership […]

2022-01-19T17:28:30-06:00January 6th, 2022|
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