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It’s a Girl!  It’s a Boy!
Applying Social Identity Theories and Gendered Discourse Features to the Interpreting Process

Date: May 22, 2010  

Time: 8:30 AM  Registration
9:00 AM – 4:30 PM  Event
Lunch 12p – 1p (on own)  _________________________________________________

Location: Riverside Community College

4800 Magnolia Ave
Riverside CA, 92506
ROOM: Quad 229  

Presenter: Diana MacDougall  

CEUs: 0.65  

Contacts: Michael Klyn

Diana E. MacDougall is Associate Professor at Riverside Community College, Coordinator of the ASL/Interpreter Preparation Program, and currently the Department Chair of World Languages.  She holds a BA degree in Anthropology and Women’s Studies, and a MA degree in Sociology, both from the University of California at Riverside.  Her research focuses on a social constructionist approach to the intersectionalities of race, class and gender expectations performed through speech acts and how such socially constructed discourse plays out in the ASL-to-English interpreting process. She teaches in the Anthropology and Sociology departments of her college, as well as teaching ASL/English Interpreting. Diana has been interpreting for almost 30 years as a professional ASL/English interpreter, and holds the RID CI and CT certifications.

Educational Objectives:

At the end of this workshop, participants should be able to

1. Identity various social identity theories
2. Recognize a generalized understanding of their own social identity(ies)
3. Demonstrate an understanding of various gendered discourse features in English
4. Demonstrate skill in incorporating 1 to 2 gendered discourse considerations in their sign-to-voice interpreting practices

Workshop Description:
This workshop will introduce current social identity theories and specific gendered discourse features.  From this body of knowledge, practical application of specific gendered discourse features will be demonstrated and explored in small group voiced interpreting exercises to begin to understand from a practitioner’s perspective on how to incorporate such sociological theories into our daily interpreting tasks to bring about a more equitable communicative experience for all stakeholders involved.
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Strong Language in ASL

Taught by Alonna Lamb, CI/CT, SC:L, this workshop will explore ASL signs and concepts associated with drug use, sexuality, and diverse signs used within various registers and euphemisms. Alonna will discuss:

• An overview of ASL signs and concepts and its corresponding written English equivalents (when available)
• Opportunities to incorporate ASL signs and concepts in their interpretation during practice sessions

** This workshop, conducted in English, will involve graphic discussion and usage of sexually explicit language. Participants will engage in practical exercises to improve the use of strong language in their interpreting.

Cost: Interpreters: $20.00, Students: $10.00, Sorenson VRS Interpreters: Free

Sorenson VRS is proud to sponsor the workshop donating all proceeds to Palomar College ITP. Make checks payable to Palomar College ITP.

Date and Time:                              Location:

Saturday, January 23^rd, 2010                    Embassy Suites Hotel Temecula Valley Wine Country

9:00 am – 3:00 pm                                       29345 Ranch California Road

Temecula, CA 92591

Contact: Please e-mail your interest and RSVP to Jubal Smith at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Alonna Lamb CI, CT, SC: L – Alonna has a passion for working in the interpreting field and has been certified for the past twenty years.  She studied at the National Technical Institute for the Deaf in Rochester, NY from 1985-1987.  She enjoys teaching a variety of topics from “ASL Linguistic” to “Working with a CDI”.  Alonna has been a mentor, trainer and conference interpreter with Sorenson Video Relay Service for the past three years.  She has also worked numerous national and international conferences such as: DeafWay, the Deaflympics, RID and many more.  In addition, Alonna has been working in the courts for the past 15 years and has an array of legal work experience under her belt.  She now looks forward growing and sharing her talents with the professional development team here at Sorenson.

Sorenson VRS is an approved RID CMP sponsor for continuing education activities. Opportunity to earn .5 RID PS CEUs will be available to those who qualify. Knowledge Content: SOME.