CCOG for ITP 265 Winter 2025
- Course Number:
- ITP 265
- Course Title:
- Introduction to Ethical Practices in Interpreting
- Credit Hours:
- 3
- Lecture Hours:
- 30
- Lecture/Lab Hours:
- 0
- Lab Hours:
- 0
Course Description
Discusses personal and professional ethics within the lens of the field of interpreting. Introduces self-awareness and cultural intelligence as a foundation for ethical decision making. Prerequisites: Program admission and department permission.
Intended Outcomes for the course
Upon completion of the course students should be able to:
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Apply self-assessment strategies to identify underlying personal and cultural beliefs that influence decisions.
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Examine conflicts and apply conflict resolution strategies.
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Discuss growth mindset and its impact on professional development.
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Apply ethical decision making strategies to given case studies.
Course Activities and Design
Activities include readings, lectures, student-led discussions, and ethical analysis.
Outcome Assessment Strategies
Students will be evaluated through homework assignments, quizzes, and case study analysis.
Course Content (Themes, Concepts, Issues and Skills)
Course Content includes:
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Self-assessment of underlying biases and beliefs
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Case study analysis
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Ethical development and decision making skills