South African Sign Language Liaison Interpreting - Part 1

Overview

This comprehensive course supports the professional development of practising South African Sign Language (SASL) interpreters and bilingual English-SASL users preparing to specialise in the field. With a combination of intensive in-person sessions and independent study, the course equips participants with the knowledge, skills, and strategies required for advanced interpreting practice within the South African context. Participants will learn to critically analyse and evaluate spoken and signed texts, adapt communication for different audiences and purposes, and resolve inconsistencies across linguistic and cultural contexts. A strong focus is placed on bilingual discourse analysis, comparing grammatical, syntactic, and pragmatic features of English and SASL. Students will also develop effective learning and research strategies, including information verification and domain-specific knowledge retrieval. Ethical and professional conduct, including cultural sensitivity and confidentiality, are emphasised throughout. Ideal for experienced SASL interpreters or bilingual professionals aiming to deepen their interpreting capabilities, this course is also a valuable stepping-stone toward advanced academic study in interpreting or linguistics. A quality-assured certificate from the University of the Witwatersrand is issued on successful completion.

Duration

8 Weeks

Format

7 hours of lectures per day x 4 weeks + 10 hours of reading per week + approximately 10 hours per week for completing assessments

Pricing

VAT Incl. = R19,550.00