Interpreting for Refugees: Contexts, Practices and Ethics

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Brief Introduction

Learn skills to meet the challenges of interpreting for refugees and share your experiences with other interpreters in the sector.

Course Summary

Learn how to interpret for refugees in this online course. Discover techniques for overcoming language barriers and gain the skills needed for a career in interpreting.

Key Learning Points

  • Understand the cultural and linguistic challenges faced by refugees
  • Develop skills for interpreting in high-pressure situations
  • Learn about legal and ethical considerations for interpreting

Job Positions & Salaries of people who have taken this course might have

    • USA: $47,190
    • USA: $47,190

    • USA: $45,000
    • USA: $47,190

    • USA: $45,000

    • USA: $75,000

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Learning Outcomes

  • Develop the skills needed to interpret for refugees
  • Understand the cultural and linguistic challenges faced by refugees
  • Gain insight into legal and ethical considerations for interpreting

Prerequisites or good to have knowledge before taking this course

  • Fluency in at least two languages
  • Access to a computer and internet connection

Course Difficulty Level

Intermediate

Course Format

  • Online
  • Self-paced
  • Video lectures
  • Interactive assignments

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  • Cultural Competence for Interpreters
  • Medical Interpreting

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Notable People in This Field

  • Dr. Roberta Flores
  • Sara Ahmed

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Requirements

  • This course provides an interactive learning opportunity for anyone working in a humanitarian interpreter role, their trainers and service providers. The course will also be of interest to humanitarian workers and intercultural mediators as well as students interested in interpretation and mediation who aspire to work for organisations that support refugees and asylum seekers.

Outline

  • Humanitarian interpreters’ definition, beneficiaries and work challenges Introduction Defining the role of the humanitarian interpreter Recipients of humanitarian interpreting Summary Different work contexts for humanitarian interpreting Introducing the linguistic and pragmatic aspects of humanitarian interpreting Physical and mental health context Interpreting in legal and social services contexts Summary Ethics, duty of care and self-care in humanitarian interpreting Introduction to ethical codes and concerns Understanding good practice Emotional reflexivity and interpreter’s wellbeing Conclusion

Summary of User Reviews

Learn how to interpret for refugees in this comprehensive course on FutureLearn. Users have praised the course for its practical approach and engaging content. Overall, the course is highly recommended for anyone interested in helping refugees.

Key Aspect Users Liked About This Course

The course provides practical training and real-world scenarios to prepare students for interpreting for refugees in a professional setting.

Pros from User Reviews

  • Practical training and real-world scenarios
  • Engaging and well-structured content
  • Expert instructors with extensive experience in interpreting for refugees
  • Access to a supportive community of fellow students and professionals
  • Flexible learning options with no set schedule

Cons from User Reviews

  • Some users found the course to be too basic and not challenging enough
  • Limited opportunities for hands-on practice and feedback
  • The course may not be suitable for those with no prior experience in interpreting or working with refugees
  • The cost of the course may be prohibitive for some students
  • Limited access to instructors and personalized support
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Giovanna Fassetta, Jamie Spurway, Marta Moskal, Maria Grazia Imperiale
The University of Glasgow
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