Signed Language Interpreting Profession

Jemina Napier; Della Goswell

doi:10.1002/9781405198431.wbeal1068.pub2

Signed Language Interpreting Profession

Jemina Napier
, Della Goswell

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This entry provides an overview of the development of the signed language interpreting profession worldwide. It documents key milestones in the professionalization process and issues that distinguish signed from spoken language interpreting concerning role, ethics, and training.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	The Encyclopedia of Applied Linguistics
Editors	Carol A. Chapelle, Christopher Mellingner
Publisher	Wiley-Blackwell
Pages	1-8
Number of pages	8
Edition	2nd
ISBN (Electronic)	9781405198431
ISBN (Print)	9781405194730
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1002/9781405198431.wbeal1068.pub2
Publication status	E-pub ahead of print - 26 Mar 2026

Keywords

signed language interpreting
profession
professionalization
training
role
ethics
profile

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