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INTERPRETING ADVANCED MATHEMATICS

Have you derived a derivative or integrated an integral? This workshop examines the unique language of Mathematics at the collegiate level. It will begin with some (seemingly basic yet) essential English words used in mathematics and how the meaning is different from the common usage as well as the specific ways ASL expresses mathematics. We will find that you can actually accurately interpret higher math without knowing how to do it yourself.   


Seminar Description
This seminar begins with correcting some basic errors interpreters make in the complex linguistics of ASL numbering, noun / verb pairs, and space use when representing mathematics. Discussion of the language of mathematics and the meanings of words used in higher levels of math ex; Calculus, Linear Algebra, Statistics, etc. Explanation of how to discuss creation of signs when none exist Ex; Greek alphabet. Concluding with an open discussion of how to apply interpreting techniques discussed to create a cohesive, comprehensible interpretation even when the interpreter does not know how to do the math. 

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Lexical Choice as Unconscious Inadvertent Oppression
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Seminar Description
This seminar examines how power and privilege influence interpreters lexical choices while interpreting. How words and signs are created and assigned meaning will be examined. How culture and society influence the inculcation process all member of society experience. Each person's inculcation is unique therefore interpreters need to examine their own biases, norms, culture, and linguistic heritage in order not to let their own tendencies to influence the interpretation. Practicing the skill of how to evaluate the language norms of people being interpreted for in order to better reflect their meaning and intentions without undue influence by the interpreters norms.

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