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Important Rules
Must complete Practicum I & II hours during those courses
At least 50 of your observation hours must be completed during Practicum l & ll
Extra observation hours may count toward “Other” category and used at the end of Practicum ll
What Counts as an Observation?
Option A: Watch a professional interpreter doing live interpreting
You must ask them ahead of time for permission to observe
Pre + post discussion counts
Example:
30 min prep (ex. email/text, drive to find the location the day before) + 1 hr observe + 30 min debrief = 2 hours
Option B: Watch a recording of a professional interpreter
Maximum 5 hours (See provided recordings here)
Option C: The Sorenson Synergy Program
Minimum of 5 hours
Follow Synergy Program Guidelines (See link here)
✅ Approved Observation Settings
✅ Approved Observation Settings
Observing your mentor
Observing professional interpreters
Observing interpreters recommended by your mentor
🚫 Does NOT Count as Observation
🚫 Does NOT Count as Observation
Observing interpreters in classes where you are enrolled as a student
Watching your teammate while teaming an assignment
Observing an interpreter without asking their permission
Skipping a requested pre- or post-discussion
Observing peers, classmates, or student interpreters (e.g., DAS)
zoom_0.mp4BSI alumni sharing tips for successful observations
How to Do an Observation
How to Do an Observation
Refer to the Observation of Professional Interpreters Guide to support you in the observation process.
See the video on the left for advice from a former student.
You may choose to refer to the DC-S Observation Case Report template form to guide your observations.
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