Aus welchen Inhalten besteht das Gebärdensprachdolmetscher Bachelor-Studium?

What does the Sign Language Interpreting Bachelor's degree program consist of?

The Bachelor's degree program in Sign Language Interpreting at a University of Applied Sciences (UAS) consists of a large number of modules and courses that provide students with the skills they need to pursue a professional career.

The following topics are therefore covered, among others:
(Note: The names of the training contents vary depending on the school).

  • Sign language competence (including language structure, grammar and linguistics of sign language)
  • Interpreting techniques (including interpreting in various settings (education, authorities, medicine, media, culture))
  • Linguistics & language comparison (e.g. comparison of spoken language and sign language, semantics, syntax, pragmatics of both languages)
  • Deaf Studies & Deaf Culture
  • Ethics & professional practice (e.g. fields of work, standards, professional ethics)
  • Translation & text work

Tip: As education providers focus on different topics, it is worth asking the school individually. You can use our contact form to get in touch and clarify your questions.

Suitable training courses/seminars: