ASL 21 - Cognitive Processing Skills for Interpreters

    Recent Professors
    A. Strobel
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026
    Class Size
    25 students
    Credits
    3
    Prerequisite
    ASL 2
    Fall 2026 Sections
    View Fall 2026 sections of ASL 21
    Transfers To
    CSU
    Description
    This course utilizes a process-oriented approach and introduces students to the cognitive processing skills required to be an effective interpreter. Skills include comprehension, memory, immediate and delayed repetition, and pattern inference in English. Students also learn about current theories in spoken and signed language interpreting, including working memory, cognitive load theory, and how to self-assess for message fidelity. (A, CSU, UC)
    Usually Held
    Tue Thu 3:45pm–5:15pm