Abstract:This study examined the modality of instruction among signed language interpreter education programs in the United States. Faculty members were surveyed to assess their rationale and implementation of language policies within their respective programs. Modality of instruction encompasses spoken languages, signed languages, or a combination of both of these modalities. The researchers identified types of programs based on degree level and language used for instruction. A survey was distributed to identify language use during instructional interactions with interpreting students, with special attention paid to sign language interpreting programs. Results of this study indicated faculty members’ choice of language of instruction was primarily driven by course content. Other themes identified as motivating factors for support (or not) of language policies for instructional purposes included student comprehension and program needs.

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口译教育教学模式：政策探索

摘要：本研究调查了美国手语翻译教育项目的教学方式。对教职员工进行了调查，以评估他们在各自课程中实施语言政策的理由和实施情况。教学方式包括口语、手语或这两种方式的组合。研究人员根据学位水平和教学语言确定了课程类型。分发了一项调查，以确定在与口译学生的教学互动中使用的语言，并特别关注手语口译项目。这项研究的结果表明，教师对教学语言的选择主要是由课程内容驱动的。