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Interpreting for Refugees: Contexts, Practices and Ethics 

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Interpreting for Refugees: Contexts, Practices and Ethics
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Overview

Duration

3 weeks

Total fee

2,205

Mode of learning

Online

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Interpreting for Refugees: Contexts, Practices and Ethics
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Highlights

  • Duration 3 weeks
  • Weekly study 4 hours
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Interpreting for Refugees: Contexts, Practices and Ethics
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FutureLearn 
Course details

More about this course
  • 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.

Interpreting for Refugees: Contexts, Practices and Ethics
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FutureLearn 
Curriculum

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

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