Interpreting for Refugees – Free Online Course – FutureLearn

Learn skills to meet the challenges of interpreting for refugees and share your experiences with other interpreters in the sector Learn about humanitarian interpreting and the role of the interpreter On this course youll discover the role of the interpreter and explore the specific challenges of interpreting for refugees Youll cover topics like cultural awareness ethics and emotional reflexivity when working in situations that require cross-cultural communication Youll 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 youre working with Youll also have the opportunity to connect with other interpreters and tutors to share your knowledge and experiences Explore the role of interpreter in diversity of humanitarian settings Identify issues and understand the contexts in humanitarian interpreting Collaborate to share best practice in interpreting in humanitarian context Evaluate ethical dilemmas applicable in the context of interpreting for refugees Apply and adapt approaches and tools in interpreting in humanitarian context