ASL U550 - The Interpreting Profession

Institution:

Northeastern University

Subject:

Description:

Presents an overview of the interpreting profession: responsibilities, ethics, and aptitudes of interpreters; professional associations; law and business of interpreting; the bilingual andbicultural context; basic translation and interpretation; environment and audience; special populations; freelance vs. in-house positions; and evaluation and certification.

Credits:

2.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.northeastern.edu

Phone Number:

(617) 373-2000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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