Sign Language Interpreter Training, Testing, and Accreditation: An International Comparison
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| Title: | Sign Language Interpreter Training, Testing, and Accreditation: An International Comparison |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Napier, Jemina |
| Source: | American Annals of the Deaf. 2004 149(4):350-359. |
| Availability: | Gallaudet University Press. 800 Florida Avenue NE, Denison House, Washington, DC 20002-3695. Tel: 202-651-5488; Fax: 202-651-5489; Web site: http://gupress.gallaudet.edu/annals/ |
| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
| Page Count: | 10 |
| Publication Date: | 2004 |
| Document Type: | Journal Articles Reports - Evaluative |
| Descriptors: | Sign Language, Translation, Training, Testing, Certification, Foreign Countries, Program Evaluation, Comparative Analysis, Program Development, Cross Cultural Studies, Higher Education, Deafness, Language Research |
| Geographic Terms: | Australia, United Kingdom, United States |
| ISSN: | 0002-726X |
| Abstract: | The article explores sign language interpreter training, testing, and accreditation in three major English-speaking countries, Australia, the United Kingdom, and the United States, by providing an overview of the training and assessment of sign language interpreters in each country. The article highlights the reasons these countries can be considered leaders in the profession and compares similarities and differences among them. Key similarities include the provision of university interpreter training, approval for training courses, license "maintenance" systems, and educational interpreting guidelines. Differences are noted in relation to training prerequisites, types and levels of accreditation, administration of the testing system, and accreditation of deaf interpreters. The article concludes with predictions about future developments related to the establishment of the World Association of Sign Language Interpreters and the development of sign language interpreting research as a research discipline. (Contains 1 table.) |
| Abstractor: | Author |
| Number of References: | 40 |
| Entry Date: | 2006 |
| Access URL: | https://gupress.gallaudet.edu/annals/04volume.htm |
| Accession Number: | EJ747596 |
| Database: | ERIC |
| Abstract: | The article explores sign language interpreter training, testing, and accreditation in three major English-speaking countries, Australia, the United Kingdom, and the United States, by providing an overview of the training and assessment of sign language interpreters in each country. The article highlights the reasons these countries can be considered leaders in the profession and compares similarities and differences among them. Key similarities include the provision of university interpreter training, approval for training courses, license "maintenance" systems, and educational interpreting guidelines. Differences are noted in relation to training prerequisites, types and levels of accreditation, administration of the testing system, and accreditation of deaf interpreters. The article concludes with predictions about future developments related to the establishment of the World Association of Sign Language Interpreters and the development of sign language interpreting research as a research discipline. (Contains 1 table.) |
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| ISSN: | 0002-726X |
