Come Attend a Series of Six Courses for ASL-English Interpreters

Sorenson VRS Registration Form

For Six One-Credit Courses

Chattanooga, TN

Sorenson Communications is sponsoring a series of six one-credit courses, taught by Carol J. Patrie, Ph.D., for ASL English interpreters in Chattanooga, TN and surrounding areas.

Dates and topics are as follows (all courses are offered from 9-5):

July 22, 23—English Skills for Interpreters

September 10, 11—ASL Skills Development

November 19, 20—Cognitive Processing in English

January 21, 22—Translating from English

March 25, 26—Consecutive Interpreting from English

May 21, 22—Simultaneous Interpreting from English

Location: Fairfield Inn & Suites Chattanooga South/East Ridge

1453 Mack Smith Road

East Ridge, TN 3741

Who is invited to attend?

Video Interpreters currently employed by Sorenson Communications and Independent Contractors are welcome to register and attend at no charge.

What costs are involved?

The courses are provided at no cost. The cost of required text books, transportation, lodging and meals are the responsibility of the interpreter.

Additional benefits

Interpreters employed with Sorenson Communications are eligible for Professional Development Policy benefits. CEUs will be awarded for each course and college credit is available. Participants must attend each course in its entirety to obtain CEUs and to be eligible to obtain college credit.

Why is Sorenson VRS providing these courses for interpreters?

Sorenson Communications encourages all interpreters to pursue and maintain the highest standards of excellence. Cutting edge training is one of the ways in which we support our interpreters in reaching their professional goals. Sorenson is proud to partner with Language Matters, Inc. to bring college level courses to interpreters.

To register, please fill out the following information (Note: Filling out this form will register you for all six courses). Participants are expected to attend the full series as the courses are interdependent. Partial CEUs are not available. Carefully read the full course descriptions and requirements before registering. By registering, you agree to all requirements and to attending all six classes.

Applicants must meet a minimum of one of the following requirements to attend the workshops. Please check all that apply:

Completion of an Interpreter Training Program
(Name of School: )
Hold State Certification or QA
(Level: ______)
Hold RID National Certification CI/CT, NIC Certified, Advanced, Master
(Level: )
Non-Certified Practicing Interpreter
Documented proof of at least one year of experience in the interpreting field required (e.g., letter from manager stating that you are currently employed as a Video Interpreter with Sorenson Communications).
Name
E-mail Address
Home Address
Daytime Phone Number
Certification Level

Please e-mail the completed registration form to before July 15, 2008. You may also send it by mail to:

Sorenson VRS, attn: Amy Kalmus

1755 Telstar Suite 304

Colorado Springs, CO 80920

Upon receipt of your registration form, you will be sent an e-mail confirmation. The e-mail will contain the location where the classes will be held along with other information regarding the classes. For more information, please contact Amy Kalmus, Sorenson VRS National Director of Professional Development at .

This series of workshops is open to the first 20 registrants.

Carol J. Patrie, Ph.D., CSC, SC:L, CI, CT

Patrie is a national and international consultant on interpretation and teaching interpretation. In addition to being President of Spectrum Concepts, Inc., she is Director of Curriculum and Instruction for The Effective Interpreting Professional Education Series, Language Matters, Inc. She is a past president of the Conference of Interpreter Trainers and is a recipient of the Mary Stotler Award. In 1998 she was awarded the Outstanding Graduate Faculty award at Gallaudet University where she was professor and director of the MA in Interpretation. She is currently a Commissioner on the Commission on Collegiate Interpreter Education. Patrie is the author of the six-volume series, The Effective Interpreting Series and the video series, Interpreting in Medical, Legal, and Insurance Settings, all published by DawnSignPress. Her most recent release is The Effective Interpreting Series: ASL Skills Development. She is currently developing a multi-media package focusing on fingerspelled word recognition and Cognitive Processing in ASL.

LMI Course Descriptions:

A Text is required for each course

Consecutive Processing in English

1 credit

Prerequisite: communicative competence in English
This course presents information on the importance of rapid and efficient cognitive processing in English. Exercises include: comprehension, memory, acuity and discrimination, immediate and delayed repetition, pattern inference, and multi-tasking. Text required.

English Skills Development El

1 credit

Prerequisite: Cognitive Processing in English (I-E)
This class presents information and exercises in English skill development for interpreters or future interpreters. The importance of distinguishing between form and meaning is emphasized. Lexical substitution, paraphrasing, main idea identification, and summarizing are also addressed. Text required.

ASL Skills Development

1 credit

Prerequisite: Cognitive Processing in ASL

Prerequisite waived
This course presents information on the importance of rapid and efficient cognitive processing in ASL. Exercises include: comprehension, memory, acuity and discrimination, immediate and delayed repetition, pattern inference, and multi-tasking. Text required.

Translating from English

1 credit

Prerequisite: English Skills Development (II-E)
Translation can be a developmental skill or a professional tool. Basic approaches to creating and evaluating a translation from English are included. Practical experience in translation is an integral part of the course. Text required.

Consecutive Interpreting from English-

1 credit)

Prerequisite: Translating From English (III-E)
This course introduces the theoretical and practical basis for consecutive interpretation of English monologues. Topics include: History and uses of consecutive interpreting, intralingual exercises, errors in interpretation, listening phase, note-taking and analysis, memory, reformulation, and monitoring and correction..

Simultaneous Interpreting from English

1 credit.

Prerequisite: Consecutive Interpreting From English (IV-E)
This introduction to the simultaneous interpretation of English monologues includes topics on effort in interpretation, restructuring, coping skills, monitoring and repair strategies.

Link to LMI website

http://www.language-matters.com/SLIeducation.php3

This workshop is pending approval for 9 RID CEUs in the Content Area of: Professional Studies. The instructional level is beginning through advanced.