Training sign language interpreters in Australia.

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    Abstract

    This paper describes an innovative approach to training sign language interpreters, through a program established at Macquarie University in Sydney, Australia. The course is innovative because sign language and spoken language interpreting students jointly study key subjects, which enables all students to gain insight into the theoretical applications and professional practices of their respective working experiences. This component is particularly innovative as sign language interpreting programs are typically provided as language specific courses with little (if any) exposure to interpreting students of other languages. This paper will provide an overview of the program for both spoken and signed language interpreters, detailing the structure, content and delivery modes, with the aim of encouraging other interpreter educators to consider combining the teaching of all language interpreters. (English) [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
    Original languageEnglish
    Pages (from-to)207 - 223
    Number of pages17
    JournalBabel
    Volume51
    Issue number3
    Publication statusPublished - 2005

    Keywords

    • signed language interpreting, interpreter education, Australia

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