New Zealand Sign Language - English Interpreting Major - Bachelor of Arts
Language & Literature
A course by
AUT
Prepares students to become professional NZSL-English interpreters for the Deaf community, covering language proficiency, interpreting skills, ethics, and practical experience.
In-person study
Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting
City Campus, Auckland
It will take a total of 3 years
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Build interpreting skills for a range of contexts
Develop interpreting skills for use in health, education, legal, employment, and community contexts.
Develop proficiency in New Zealand Sign Language
Achieve advanced fluency in NZSL required for professional interpreting.
Understand Deaf culture and community
Gain in-depth knowledge about the Deaf community, its culture, and history in New Zealand and internationally.
What You're Signing Up For
This major prepares students for a career as a New Zealand Sign Language (NZSL) - English interpreter. Students become familiar with the Deaf community and culture, develop proficiency in NZSL, and build interpreting skills for a variety of settings. The programme includes in-depth study on the history and ethics of interpreting, observation and participation placements, and practical experience interpreting in health, education, legal and other professional contexts. AUT is the only university in New Zealand offering qualification as an NZSL-English interpreter.
Course Content
- NZSL language proficiency courses (NZSL I-V)
- Introduction to the Deaf World
- Deaf culture and community
- Interpreter role, ethics, and practice
- Societal contexts for NZSL interpreters
- Comparative analysis of English and NZSL
- NZSL Interpreting courses: dialogic and monologic interactions
- Advanced interpreting techniques
- Legal and health studies for interpreters
- Observation and professional practice placements
- Core Bachelor of Arts skills in communication and critical thinking
- Recommended elective in Māori language
What you need to know first
University Entrance or equivalent
High level of competency in English (IELTS Academic 7.0 overall with 7.0 in Writing and Speaking, 6.5 in Reading and Listening, or equivalent)
Interview required
NZSL fluency not required to enter
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Community Services
Education
Healthcare
Legal Services
Arts and Culture
Future employment opportunities might be
Professional NZSL-English Interpreter
Interpreter in health, legal, education, employment, community, and events settings
Deaf community liaison roles
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