Interpreting for and guiding deafblind individuals 2

4TOLK3E14 must be seen in connection with the practicum periods and:
- 4TOLK3E12
- 4TOLK3E11
- LTOT3001
- LTOT301P.

4TOLK3E14 contains themes such as
- Techniques for guiding deaf blind persons
- Tactile Norwegian Sign Languageg
- Coordination
- Different interpreting methods
- Haptic communication
- Choosing critical information
- Independence and the need for help
- The interpreter's role in different communication and interpreting situtations

Knowledge
Candidates
- have knowledge about the interpreting and guiding services for deaf blind persons
- have knowledge about the different preconditions of being born deaf blind vs. having acquired deaf blindness
- have knowledge about organizations for deaf blind persons

Skills
Candidates
- can communicate with deaf blind persons using tactile Norwegian Sign Language
- can adapt their description of the surroundings in accordance with the needs of different persons
- can combine various techniques in interpreting and guiding
- can adapt their interpreting to different users and situations

General competencies
Candidates
- can use their knowledge about coordination of information in order to promote deaf blind persons' participation in social interaction
- can use their knowledge and competence to create safe communication situations for persons with combined sensory loss

Lectures, theme work regarding interpreting for and guiding deaf blind persons followed by reflection and academic writing, presentations, individual and group work, practical exercises for basic testing out of interpreting and guiding services, interpreting exercises, practicum under supervision.