The history of American Sign Language interpreting education
by Ball, Carolyn, Ph.D., CAPELLA UNIVERSITY, 2007, 175 pages; 3258295

Abstract:

The American Sign Language Interpreter education field has a rich history that is largely undocumented. Although other educational programs such as nursing and teaching have recorded histories, American Sign Language interpreter education in the United States does not. This study will provide a chronological history, drawn from the records of several organizations dating back as far as the eighteenth century, and information obtained during interviews with key practitioners. Ultimately, it will provide the profession of interpreter education a full review of the key theories and people, and the social, political and legal perspectives that have influenced the development of the interpreter education field. Recommendations for changes in curricular design are included.

 
AdviserMarsha E. Covington
SchoolCAPELLA UNIVERSITY
SourceDAI/A 68-03, p. , Jul 2007
Source TypeDissertation
SubjectsAmerican history; Adult education; History of education; Special education
Publication Number3258295
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