At the conclusion of this course, students will be able to demonstrate the following knowledge:

• Demonstrate knowledge of the Code of Conduct according to the National Interpreter Certification and be able to apply this code to hypothetical situations;
• Describe environmental factors which have an impact on the process of interpretation/transliteration;
• Demonstrate strategies to manipulate environmental factors in order to facilitate and maximize communication;
• Identify specific linguistic characteristics which may be observed at various points along the communication continuum;
• Identify at least five settings and four populations of deaf clients, who might be involved, where interpreting services are frequently provided;
• Explain the certification system used by the NIC, including components of the examination, evaluating members, and level of competency required for each type of certificate; and
• Create a beginning portfolio of interpreting experience and education documentation.

The General Education Mission is to provide a core of critical life skills. AM 201 (Interpreting I) addresses four specific general education student learning outcomes from all four major areas:

Communication:
- Understand how to best communicate with persons who use sign language and those who have various levels of hearing

Analysis:
- Compare and analyze the similarities and differences between American/European Deaf and Hearing histories
- Locate and evaluate information

Personal Development:
- Demonstrate ability to interact with those who have a different culture and language
- Develop knowledge of the history of people's different cultural and linguistic backgrounds

Community Commitment:
- Understand the diverse needs of Persons who are deaf, hard of hearing or deafened
- Use information presented in class to participate and possibly assist in equal opportunities for members of the Deaf Community