Interpreting for Refugees: Contexts, Practices and Ethics
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Course overview
- Provider
- Futurelearn
- Course type
- Free trial availiable
- Deadline
- Flexible
- Duration
- 3 hours
- Course author
- Giovanna Fassetta
Description
Learn skills to meet the challenges of interpreting for refugees and share your experiences with other interpreters in the sector.
Learn about humanitarian interpreting and the role of the interpreter
On this course, you’ll discover the role of the interpreter and explore the specific challenges of interpreting for refugees.
You’ll cover topics like cultural awareness, ethics and emotional reflexivity when working in situations that require cross-cultural communication.
You’ll consider the different work contexts you may be in as an interpreter for refugees, and learn the importance of your own wellbeing as well as your duty of care to the people you’re working with.
You’ll also have the opportunity to connect with other interpreters and tutors to share your knowledge and experiences.
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