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Diploma of ASL – English Interpretation
Diploma of ASL – English Interpretation

Diploma of ASL – English Interpretation

  • ID:RRC010019
  • Level:2-Year Undergraduate Diploma
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Admission Requirements

Entry requirements

  • ASL and Deaf Studies Certificate (ADSP)
  • Submit proof of graduation from or enrolment in:
    • RRC’s ASL and Deaf Studies program with:
      • An average grade of B (70%) in ASL 1 and ASL 2
      • An average grade of B (70%) in Writer’s Craft 1 and Foundational English for Interpreting
      • An average grade of B (70%) in Language Processing: English
        or
    • The final year of another ASL & Deaf Studies/Interpretation program
      • Applicants must meet with RRC's ADSP program coordinator to determine ADSP equivalence.
  • If you provide proof of enrolment at time of application, your official final grades indicating successful completion must be submitted by July 15 for fall enrolment or by the deadline
    specified in your admission letter.
  • Post-secondary transcripts must have been issued within 6 months prior to your application date, and submitted in a sealed envelope directly from the post-secondary institution

English requirements

  • AEPUCE (Academic English Program of University and College Entrance ), 8, 8, 8, 8
  • AEPUCE (Academic English Program of University and College Entrance ), 8, 8, 8, 8
  • CAEL (Canadian Academic English Language), 70, 70, 70, 70
  • CAEL (Canadian Academic English Language), 70, 70, 70, 70
  • CanTEST (Canadian Test of English for Scholars and Trainees)
  • RRC Institutional or Official CanTEST accepted EXCEPT for the Medical Laboratory Sciences (MLS) program. The MLS program requires the Official CanTEST (the RRC Institutional CanTEST will not be accepted)., 5.0, 5.0, 5.0, 5.0
  • CanTEST (Canadian Test of English for Scholars and Trainees)
  • RRC Institutional or Official CanTEST accepted EXCEPT for the Medical Laboratory Sciences (MLS) program. The MLS program requires the Official CanTEST (the RRC Institutional CanTEST will not be accepted)., 5.0, 5.0, 5.0, 5.0
  • Duolingo Online Assessment (English Assessment)
  • Required minimum overall score is 115.
  • Due to closures related to COVID-19, RRC is temporarily allowing applicants to provide duolingo English test results to meet RRC's English language requirements., 115, 115, 115, 115
  • IELTS - Academic (International English Language Testing System), 7.0, 7.0, 7.0, 7.0
  • IELTS - Academic (International English Language Testing System), 7.0, 7.0, 7.0, 7.0
  • TOEFL-iBT (Test of English as a Foreign Language - internet Based Test)
  • To meet the needs of students who are unable to take the TOEFL iBT® test at a test center due to public health concerns, ETS is temporarily offering the TOEFL iBT Special Home Edition test in selected areas., 24, 23, 24, 27
  • TOEFL-iBT (Test of English as a Foreign Language - internet Based Test)
  • To meet the needs of students who are unable to take the TOEFL iBT® test at a test center due to public health concerns, ETS is temporarily offering the TOEFL iBT Special Home Edition test in selected areas., 24, 23, 24,

Other requirements

  • Attend an interview with a program panel.
  • Applicants will be assessed on their competence in English and American Sign Language.
  • This item is not due within 30 days of applying and will be requested by the College at a later date.
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Course Information

This diploma program graduates entry-level ASL-English interpreters for work in a variety of settings where Deaf and non-Deaf people interact and communicate. This program combines comprehensive course work and hands-on learning to develop foundational skills for general interpreting.

Who Should Enrol?

Consider enrolling in the AEIP if you possess above-average language skills in ASL and English which are the languages of study and instruction in the AEIP. You should also have a genuine interest in the study of languages within cultural contexts. Interpreters work in a variety of settings with a variety of people.

This program is academically demanding. You will need to be highly motivated and possess excellent time management skills to effectively balance program and personal responsibilities.

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Year 1

  • Term 1Credit Hours

  • AEIR-1008Ethics 1

  • AEIR-2009Interpretation Settings 1

  • AEIR-2016Consecutive Interpreting

  • AEIR-3006Language Processing: ASL

  • AEIR-3011ASL 3

  • AEIR-3012ASL: Applied Topics 1

  • AEIR-3014Fingerspelling and Numbering

  • Term 2Credit Hours

  • AEIR-3005Special Topics for Interpreters 1

  • AEIR-3009Interpretation Settings 2

  • AEIR-3010Community-Based Learning

  • AEIR-3016Simultaneous Interpreting

  • AEIR-4006Cross-Language Processing

  • AEIR-4011ASL 4

  • AEIR-4012ASL: Applied Topics 2

Year 2

  • Term 3Credit Hours

  • AEIR-2008Ethics 2

  • AEIR-2015Interpretation Analysis

  • AEIR-3007Cross-Cultural Interactions 2

  • AEIR-4005Special Topics for Interpreters 2

  • AEIR-4016Applied Interpreting

  • AEIR-5012ASL: Applied Topics 3

  • Term 4Credit Hours

  • AEIR-5000Practicum Preparation and Debrief Seminar

  • AEIR-5001Portfolio Development

  • PRAC-5001Interpreting Practicum

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Pathway Courses

Certificate of ASL and Deaf Studies is designed to increase your fluency in American Sign Language (ASL) and help you to gain knowledge of Deaf culture and Deaf history so that you can effectively interact with Deaf individuals. Deaf persons can benefit from this program by learning more about their own language, culture, and history.

Improvements to the program include:

  • Manageable term course loads for students;
  • Exclusive student attendance at Red River College;
  • Inclusion of introductory ASL learning - no prerequisite courses required;
  • "Bring Your Own Laptop" will allow students to access learning on demand.
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This diploma program graduates entry-level ASL-English interpreters for work in a variety of settings where Deaf and non-Deaf people interact and communicate.

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$730 CAD/year (International Health Insurance), $255 CAD/year (Extended Health and Dental)

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