Part of a YH programme at TUC Yrkeshögskola. This course cannot be applied for on its own. Programme code: TOLKAD20JÖN.
Interpreting Ethics, 15 YH credits, gives you in-depth knowledge of interpreting ethics and the skills to apply it in the professional role of community interpreter. You learn to recognise and handle ethical problems that can arise during interpreting, for example boundaries around neutrality, confidentiality and impartiality. The course includes role-play exercises in relevant areas. The course is part of TUC Yrkeshögskola's Community Interpreter (Kontakttolk) programme.
Duration: 3 weeks
Location: Stockholm
Language: Swedish
Level: Intermediate
CSN-eligible
Time commitment: Full-time study equivalent to 15 YH credits (about 3 weeks)
The purpose and goal of the course is to give the student in-depth knowledge of interpreting ethics and the skills to apply it in the professional role. The student has knowledge of problems that can arise during interpreting and the ability to resolve them in the best way. The course includes role-play exercises in relevant areas.
The purpose and goal of the course is to give the student in-depth knowledge of interpreting ethics and the skills to apply it in the professional role. The student has knowledge of problems that can arise during interpreting and the ability to resolve them in the best way. The course includes role-play exercises in relevant areas.
What you will learn
What you learn.
You have in-depth knowledge of interpreting ethics and professional ethical principles.
You can apply the principles of interpreting ethics in your professional role as a community interpreter.
You can identify ethical problems that can arise during interpreting.
You can handle ethical dilemmas professionally, for example regarding neutrality and confidentiality.
You have practised ethical situations through role-play exercises.
Curriculum
How the course is built.
Basics of interpreting ethics
Key ethical principles for the professional role of interpreter.
Neutrality and impartiality
Remaining neutral and impartial when interpreting.
Confidentiality and professional secrecy
Handling confidentiality and the duty of secrecy in the interpreter role.
Ethical dilemmas in practice
Identifying and resolving ethical problems that can arise during interpreting.
Role-play exercises
Practical training in ethical situations through role play.
Target audience
Who is this for?
The course is aimed at you who are studying to become a community interpreter at TUC and want to understand and apply professional ethics in the interpreter role.
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