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Are you interested in learning American Sign Language and pursuing a career as a Sign Language Interpreter at SWIC?
Are you interested in learning American Sign Language and pursuing a career as a Sign Language Interpreter at SWIC?
Click on the image below to see a list of the courses for the two-year Associate in Applied Science Degree - and see below for more information about our program!
Click on the image below to see a list of the courses for the two-year Associate in Applied Science Degree - and see below for more information about our program!
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NO OUT-OF-STATE FEES!
NO OUT-OF-DISTRICT FEES FOR LEWIS AND CLARK COMMUNITY COLLEGE STUDENTS!
Classes meet at the Belleville, Illinois campus of Southwestern Illinois College + 2500 Carlyle Ave
Our SWICASL Channel on YouTube has basic Sign Language Vocabulary for our students to review for class.
Our SWICASL Channel on YouTube has basic Sign Language Vocabulary for our students to review for class.
Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/SWICInterpreter/
TikTok: @swicasl_
Instagram: @SWIC_ASL https://www.instagram.com/swic_asl/
Our Philosophy:
Our Philosophy:
All of the instructors in the Interpreting Training Program at SWIC are either Deaf or Certified and Licensed Sign Language Interpreters. We know that our graduates are either our future interpreters or our future peers and colleagues. We care about the success of our students and believe in creating a culture of support. Our graduates are sought after by employers because of their skills and knowledge base. When you become a student in the SWIC Sign Language Studies Program, you become part of our family.
All of the instructors in the Interpreting Training Program at SWIC are either Deaf or Certified and Licensed Sign Language Interpreters. We know that our graduates are either our future interpreters or our future peers and colleagues. We care about the success of our students and believe in creating a culture of support. Our graduates are sought after by employers because of their skills and knowledge base. When you become a student in the SWIC Sign Language Studies Program, you become part of our family.
American Sign Language is best learned through IMMERSION in the language. Classes in the first year of the program are taught by Deaf instructors with Deaf teaching assistants. But learning doesn't just occur in the classroom; our Sign Club hosts SILENT events every month, and every Spring we have a full weekend retreat of the Sounds of Silence. Our students learn by interacting in signed environments with Deaf mentors and instructors.
American Sign Language is best learned through IMMERSION in the language. Classes in the first year of the program are taught by Deaf instructors with Deaf teaching assistants. But learning doesn't just occur in the classroom; our Sign Club hosts SILENT events every month, and every Spring we have a full weekend retreat of the Sounds of Silence. Our students learn by interacting in signed environments with Deaf mentors and instructors.
In the second year of the program, you enter the Interpreting classes where you will apply those language skills to the process of translation from ASL to English and English to ASL. You will start to gain practical experience by interpreting in low-risk settings. Class assignments are relevant to the professional exams required for certification and employment and our instructors are at the forefront of the field in the classroom and the latest trends in the profession because they are all working as interpreters themselves.
In the second year of the program, you enter the Interpreting classes where you will apply those language skills to the process of translation from ASL to English and English to ASL. You will start to gain practical experience by interpreting in low-risk settings. Class assignments are relevant to the professional exams required for certification and employment and our instructors are at the forefront of the field in the classroom and the latest trends in the profession because they are all working as interpreters themselves.
Samples from TikTok duets, of one of the FUN projects our students completed this year:
Samples from TikTok duets, of one of the FUN projects our students completed this year:
If you have more questions, want to attend an event, or even sit in on a class - contact us at: Susen.McBeth@swic.edu
If you have more questions, want to attend an event, or even sit in on a class - contact us at: Susen.McBeth@swic.edu
Our Students Interpreting in the Community:
Our Students Interpreting in the Community:
Six Flags Deaf Awareness Day
Mike Bush Fantasy Baseball Camp
Eagle Days
Saint Louis RenFaire
Interpreting at the Arch
College Lectures
Interning at a local school
Story Time!
Religious Services
Public Rallies
Award Banquets
Martial Arts
PLAYS
The Who's Tommy
Getting ready to do PUFFS!
Into the Woods
Free Public Concerts
To request our student interpreters for you or your event go to this link or QR code: https://sites.google.com/view/swicstudent/home
To request our student interpreters for you or your event go to this link or QR code: https://sites.google.com/view/swicstudent/home
Pictures from some of our past events:
Pictures from some of our past events:
Deaf-Blind Interpreting Experience
Sign Club's Visit to the Saint Louis Zoo
The Sign Club Officers at BUNKO! Night
Fredbird came to our Sign and Dine!
Sign Club at the Pumpkin Patch
Fun at the Scupture Park
Sign Club's Night at Painting with a Twist
Sign Club Picnic
Eagle Days
At the Rascal's Game!
Our Monthly Silent Sign and Dine
No Talking... Or you might have to wear the silly "Talking Hat"!
Sounds of Silence (SOS) Weekends:
Sounds of Silence (SOS) Weekends:
Sign Language Spoken Here
Talk to the Hand!
Harry Potter Theme
Disney Theme!
CLUE!
The Walking Deaf Theme
SOS 2017 Slideshow
Trips with the Program to Gallaudet and Broadway:
Trips with the Program to Gallaudet and Broadway:
Gallaudet University in Washington DC, the only Deaf Liberal Arts College in the country
Lincoln's hands form the shape of an A and an L!
Deaf West's Production of Spring Awakening on Broadway!
Marlee Matlin
Sandra Mae Frank
A few of our favorite videos about American Sign Language Interpreters!
A few of our favorite videos about American Sign Language Interpreters!
What Is The Interpreting Process?
What Is The Interpreting Process?
In this documentary about a Deaf-Blind actor in the Oscar-nominated short film "Feeling Through", the interpreters talk about the process of interpreting. We have cued the video to this section, but completely recommend you enjoy the entire documentary! (And you can check out the movie on Youtube at: https://youtu.be/h1CqzntEZZ8
In this documentary about a Deaf-Blind actor in the Oscar-nominated short film "Feeling Through", the interpreters talk about the process of interpreting. We have cued the video to this section, but completely recommend you enjoy the entire documentary! (And you can check out the movie on Youtube at: https://youtu.be/h1CqzntEZZ8
Why I Became An Interpreter:
Why I Became An Interpreter:
What Does An Interpreter Do?
What Does An Interpreter Do?
More Resources About Interpreting
More Resources About Interpreting
The Illinois Deaf and Hard of Hearing Commission (IDHHC) hosts testing for the state of Illinois: https://www2.illinois.gov/idhhc/licensure/Pages/default.aspx
The Illinois Deaf and Hard of Hearing Commission (IDHHC) hosts testing for the state of Illinois: https://www2.illinois.gov/idhhc/licensure/Pages/default.aspx
The Missouri Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (MCDHH) handles Certification testing for the State of Missouri: https://mcdhh.mo.gov/interpreters/
The Missouri Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (MCDHH) handles Certification testing for the State of Missouri: https://mcdhh.mo.gov/interpreters/
The Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID) is our National Professional Organization: www.RID.org
The Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID) is our National Professional Organization: www.RID.org
In Illinois you can work as an educational (K-12) interpreter by passing the Educational Interpreter Performance Assessment (EIPA) - this is hosted by Boys Town of America: https://www.classroominterpreting.org/EIPA/performance/index.asp
In Illinois you can work as an educational (K-12) interpreter by passing the Educational Interpreter Performance Assessment (EIPA) - this is hosted by Boys Town of America: https://www.classroominterpreting.org/EIPA/performance/index.asp
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