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Kim Kurz

Professor

National Technical Institute for the Deaf
kbknss@rit.edu
Office Location
60-3605

Kim Kurz

Professor

National Technical Institute for the Deaf

Education

BS, MS, Rochester Institute of Technology; Ph.D., University of Kansas

kbknss@rit.edu
Areas of Expertise
5 C's theories and applications
American Sign Language national standards
Educational interpreting
Deaf Education Research

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Journal Paper
Listman, Jason, et al. "). Inclusive environments for Deaf and Hard of Hearing English Speakers." CBE - Life Sciences Education 23. 1 (2024): 1-13. Web.
Kurz, Kim B., Geo Kartheiser, and Peter Hauser. "Second language learning of depiction in a different modality: The case of sign language acquisition." Frontiers in Communication 7. (2023): 0. Web.
Koulidobrova, Elena, et al. "Revisiting gradability in American Sign Language (ASL)." Glossa: A journal of general linguistics 8. 1 (2023): n/a. Web.
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Book Chapter
Kurz, Kim B. "Fostering Passion in American Sign Language Learning." "Reflections: A model for interpreter readiness." Edmonton, Alberta, Canada: Interpreting Consolidated, 2024. n/a. Print.
Kurz, Kim B. "Deaf Interpreters as Educational Interpreters." "Complexities in Educational Interpreting: An Investigation into Patterns of Practice." Ed. Leilani Johnson, et al. Edmonton, Alberta, Canada: Interpreting Consolidated, 2023. 19-21. Print.
Kurz, Kim B. "Interpreting for Deaf Children." Routledge Handbook of Interpretation and Translation. Oxfordshire, England: Taylor & Francis, 2022. 425-441. Print.
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Published Review
Kurz, Kim B. "Book Review." Rev. of Complexities in Educational Interpreting: An Investigation into Patterns of Practice, by Leilani Johnson. Complexities in Educational Interpreting: An Investigation into Patterns of Practice 3 Jul. 2024: n/a. Web.
Kurz, Christopher Kurz & Kim B. "Academic American Sign Language." Rev. of Raising and Educating Deaf Children: Foundations for Policy, Practice ad Outcomes, ed. Trussel, Jessica. Academic American Sign Language 17 Jan. 2020: n/a. Web.
Kurz, K. "A New Frontier: Emerging Theories in American Sign Language Discourses." Rev. of Discourse in Signed Languages, by Cynthia Roy. Journal of Deaf Education & Deaf Studies 4 Sep. 2012: 1-534. Web.
Uninvited Presentations
Kurz, Kim B. and Dmitriy Kiselgof. "STEM and Assessment Resources from NTID." Global STEM Sign Language Summit. Gallaudet University. Washington, DC, USA. 3 Mar. 2024. Conference Presentation.
Kurz, Kim B., et al. "The Profile of Deaf Interpreters in the US." National Association of the Deaf. National Association of the Deaf. Chicago, IL. 5 Jul. 2024. Conference Presentation.
Prinzi, Lisa and Kim B. Kurz. "The Certificate in Educational Interpreting 2023-2024:Perspectives on Specialized Professional Development." ADARA. ADARA. Atlanta, GA. 1 Jun. 2024. Poster Session.
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Published Conference Proceedings
Koulidobrova, Elena, et al. "Revisiting Gradability in American Sign Language." Proceedings of the Chicago Linguistics Society. Ed. N/A. Chicago, USA: n.p., Web.
Kurz, Kim, et al. "What is the Learning Assistant Model? Transforming Your Course into an LA Supported Course." Proceedings of the Conference of Interpreter Trainers. Ed. Robert Lee, Betsy Winston, and Christine Monikowski. Salt Lake City, Utah: n.p., 2018. Web.
Bates, Kim, Kim Kurz, and Stacey Storme. "Inter-Institutional Collaboration to Achieve Curricular Shift." Proceedings of the Conference of Interpreter Trainers. Ed. Robert Lee, Betsy Winston, and Christine Monikowski. Salt Lake City, Utah: n.p., 2018. Web.
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Published Game, Application or Software
Kurz, Christopher, Stephen Jacobs, and Tommie Sarchet. All Children Reading: A Begin with Books. Software. WAY. 2020.
Kurz, Christopher, et al. "World Around You." Software. WAY. 2019.
Invited Keynote/Presentation
Kurz, Kim and Christopher Kurz. "First and Second Language Acquisition." College of St. Benilde Deaf Program. College of St. Benilde. Manila, Philippines. 15 May 2019. Lecture.
Kurz, Chris and Kim Kurz. "Social Research 101." College of St. Benilde Deaf Program. College of St. Benilde. Manila, Philippines. 20 May 2019. Lecture.
Kurz, Chris and Kim Kurz. "Translation and Interpretation in Academic ASL: S(cubed) TEAM." Partners in Deaf Education. Empire State Service Providers. Corning, NY. 9 Nov. 2019. Conference Presentation.
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Peer Reviewed/Juried Poster Presentation or Conference Paper
Kurz, Kim. "An Analysis of Constructed Action in American Sign Language Narratives: Comparing Native Signers and Second Language Learners." Proceedings of the Theoretical Issues in Sign Language Research. Ed. TISLR. Hamburg, Germany: n.p..
Kurz, Kim, Kellie Mullaney, and Corrine Occhino. "Constructed Action in ASL: A Look at Second Modality and Second Language Learners." Proceedings of the World Association of Sign Language Interpreters. Ed. WASLI. Paris, France: WASLI.
Kurz, Kim, et al. "The Cognitive Benefits of Learning a Second Language in a Second Modality: A Cross-sequential Study of ASL Learners." Proceedings of the Linguistics Society of America. Ed. LSA. New York, NY: n.p..
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Shows/Exhibits/Installations
Kurz, Chris. World Around You: Interactive Stories and Games. By Stephen Jacobs, et al. 5 May 2019. RIT Imagine, Rochester. Exhibit.
Grants
Kurz, Christopher, et al (2018-2019). All Children Reading: A Grand Challenge Grant. Grant received/funded by World Around You (LIFT-WAY), World Around You (LIFT-WAY).
Savakis, A., et al (2015-2017). Guided Learning for American Sign Language Acquisition. Grant proposal submitted to Cyberlearning, National Science Foundation.
Manuscripts Submitted for Publication
Kurz, K., et al. "Standards for Learning American Sign Language (ASL) in the 21st Century." In Press. TS - typescript (typed).

Currently Teaching

HCIA-750
Health Care Interpreting Within a Diverse Deaf Community
3 Credits
This course is for health care interpreting students to learn how to work with the diverse Deaf community. The course begins with a discussion of current perspectives in Deaf Studies including the Deaf Gain paradigm and Social Justice Theory relevant to medical interpreting. Current research on deaf individuals’ health knowledge, health literacy, and health outcomes are presented. Class discussions will focus on working with deaf individuals fluent in foreign sign languages, minority Deaf populations, deaf individuals with special needs, deaf-blind individuals, deaf interpreters, deaf students, and deaf professionals. Students will develop skills interpreting for some of these deaf individuals.
INTP-460
Issues in Interpreting
3 Credits
This capstone course offers students an opportunity to integrate content areas in the program curriculum and investigate current issues and controversies in the field of interpreting. The course content and activities will vary depending on current issues, literature developments, and students’ interests, but students will be given guiding research tools through research development with a critical approach to interpreting-related issues.

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