Developed by Mark Halley
Competencies Addressed: Specialized knowledge and other
Time Required for Activity: 30 mins
Objective:
To learn about specialized knowledge (brain chemistry) and how to do prepare for such work ahead of time.
In this video, neuroscientist Dr. Nicole Avena explains how sugar affects the human brain.
You will interpret a video in which Dr. Avena explains how sugar affects […]
Translator: Thomas Horejes Reviewer: Denise RQ
[The interpretation provided for this presentation is live and unrehearsed. Interpreter(s) assigned may or may not have had materials in advance for preparation. Inaccuracies related to the content of the material may be due to imperfections in the interpreting process. This interpretation has not been reviewed by the presenter.]
Hello again. The topic I would like to discuss today is this notion that deaf people […]
Developed by Mark Halley
Competencies Addressed: Depiction in ASL
Time Required for Activity: 20 mins
Objective:
To practice production of depiction when interpreting in ASL (specifically roleshift/constructed action & dialogue)
In this video, astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson shares his ideas about how to help children become scientifically literate. In his short explanation, Dr. Tyson describes a number of ideas which may evoke […]
Developed by Mark Halley
Competencies Addressed: Chunking skills/Spatial Structuring
Time Required for Activity: 20 mins
Objective:
To learn about Chunking Skills from an English text.
In this video, Aaron Patzer provides a short introduction to personal finance management.
You will watch a video in which Aaron Patzer, CEO of Mint, offers some tips to […]
Developed by Roberto Santiago
Competencies Addressed: Depiction in ASL
Time Required for Activity: 40-60 mins
Approach: Simultaneous Interpreting
Objective:
To determine and incorporate locative, descriptive and instrument classifiers in simultaneous interpreting.
In this activity, you will practice interpreting a procedural text explaining how to cook poached salmon.
Originally developed by Roberto Santiago
Competencies Addressed: Depiction in ASL
Time Required for Activity: 40-60 mins
Approach: Language focus
Objective: To determine and incorporate locative, descriptive and instrument classifiers in ASL.
In this activity, you will practice explaining how to cook poached salmon in ASL.
This […]
| Definition | Examples |
| This style of communication rarely or never changes and thus is ‘frozen’ in time and content. | Wedding vows, Miranda rights, Lord’s Prayer, Pledge of Allegiance, historical speeches |
| Definition | Examples |
| This language is used in formal settings and is one-way in nature. This use of language usually follows a commonly accepted format. It is usually impersonal and formal. | Speeches, school lessons, sermons, announcements |
| Definition | Examples |
| This is a standard form of […] |
Developed by Roberto Santiago
Competencies Addressed: Depiction in ASL
Time Required for Activity: 40-60 mins
Approach: Consecutive Interpreting
Objective:
To determine and incorporate locative, descriptive and instrument classifiers in consecutive interpreting.
In this activity, you will practice interpreting a procedural text explaining how to cook poached salmon.
Developed by Mark Halley
Competencies Addressed: Interpreting: English to ASL; Classifiers, Grammar
Time Required for Activity: 60 mins
Objective:
To consecutively interpret a procedural English text incorporating effective discourse mapping, ASL grammar, and classifiers.
In this video, a narrator from YouTube cooking channel Tasty explains how to clean and cook with cast iron skillets.
This activity is part […]
Developed by Mark Halley
Competencies Addressed: Message Coherence
Time Required for Activity: 30 mins
Objective: To improve message coherence when interpreting a fast and challenging English text into American Sign Language.
In this video, Dr. Sapna Parikh discusses the process of language acquisition, focusing on second language acquisition for children and adults.
The activity in this […]