Deaf Presenter Trix Bruce: English Idioms, Voice Interpreting, and English Equivalents in Jackson, MS
September 29 – October 1, 2011
Fairfield Inn & Suites Jackson Airport
407 Riverwind Drive | Pearl, Mississippi 39208
September 29, 2011 ~ Thursday 6 pm – 9 pm
English Idioms: PSST…How Do You Interpret That?
The Handshape is probably the most apparent parameter of ASL. Linguists have identified a large number of discrete handshapes, which the signs are most look-like. Trix will demonstrate several categories that demonstrate various degrees of similarity for particular Handshapes, which can lead to misunderstandings. She will also show the proper application of palm orientation, location, and movement for the Handshapes.
September 30, 2011 ~ Friday 6 pm – 9 pm
Voice Interpreting with Trix: “Psst…Did I say that right?”
Whoops! What did I say? Review and re-do in an atmosphere of support and good humor by joining this confidence-building workshop. Boost your professional skills while you have fun rambling through Trix’s stories. Get ready for power voice interpreting with Trix’s fun workshop!
October 1, 2011 ~ Saturday 9 am to 4 pm
ENGLISH EQUIVALENTS: Whoa! Train Zoom Gone. Did You See What She Signed? What did she mean by that and how can I say it in English?
English Equivalents help the student take signs that do not have just one translation in English and help the participant become aware of idiomatic English translations along with some technical vocabulary associated with particular signs. English Equivalents in ASL will help you confidently continue the flow of information exchange from ASL to English and from English to ASL. Trix Bruce is an Approved RID CMP Sponsor for Continuing Education Activities. This Professional Studies program is offered 0.6 CEUS for Classifiers at the Little/No to Some Content Knowledge Level.
BIO: Patricia (Trix) Bruce, from Seattle, Washington, is known nationwide as both a workshop presenter and an American Sign Language performer. Trix’s work has been warmly received everywhere, from local community centers, to state, regional and national conferences, Deaf Way II, interpreter conventions and more. Wildly popular as a teacher of ASL storytelling and ASL interpretation, Trix impresses audiences at all levels of ASL skill, from novices to fluent experts. Trix has been profoundly deaf since she was 6 months old. She went through oral, mainstreaming, deaf classes, and online educational programs. Trix has been involved in the performing arts since 1980. After completing her college program, she became involved with interpreter training. Trix’s main area of study has been ASL Linguistics with a focus on ASL Performance. She has developed a popular website: www.trixbruce.com. Whether writing, creating, improvising or starring in her many productions, Trix’s passion for the dramatic arts shines through.
REGISTRATION FEE:
Thursday or Friday Evening Workshop Only:
$45 per participant/per workshop, postmarked by September 1, 2011
$55 per participant, at the door
Saturday Workshop Only:
$75 per participant, postmarked by September 1, 2011
$85 per participant at the door
All Three Workshops:
$135 per participant, postmarked by September 1, 2011
$155 per participant, at the door
EARLY BIRDS: The first 5 participants on all workshops send out registrations with payment before August 1, 2011 will receive a free DVD!
SEND $ TO: (payable to/paypal accept) Trix Bruce, 1429 D Ave PMB 362, Snohomish, WA 98290
PLEASE RSVP/CONTACT: by September 28, 2011 Info@trixbruce.com
RID CEUs: Trix Bruce is an Approved RID CMP Sponsor for Continuing Education Activities. This Professional Studies program is offered for all workshops: 0.3 for English Idioms, 0.3 for Voice Interpreting, and 0.6 CEUS for English Equivalents in ASL at the Little/No to Some Content Knowledge Level.
NOTES: Handouts will be provided. The workshop will be presented in ASL. Free Door Prize to receive a free DVD! Lunch is on your own. For details on refund, cancellation, and special accommodations policies, please send an email to info@trixbruce.com
My workshops benefit those at all levels. Countless advanced interpreters have let me know that they enjoyed learning updated/new signs that they haven’t seen before, such as regional accents. They also loved it when I explained how to render the whole context and message into visually clear images, rather than just signing in English word by word. Interpreters said my workshops are excellent for review as well as for finding better examples and discovering new things that apply within the professional work environment. Students also grasped new ideas and mentioned that my workshops helped them to understand how to approach their own projects, research, and practice more effectively.
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