Advancing Practice in Signed/Spoken Language Interpreting (Single Modules)
Edinburgh , United Kingdom
Tuition Fee
Start Date
Medium of studying
Fully Online
Duration
Program Facts
Program Details
Degree
Courses
Major
Deaf Studies | Translation
Area of study
Langauges
Education type
Fully Online
Course Language
English
Intakes
| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2024-09-01 | - |
| 2024-01-01 | - |
About Program
Program Overview
This online interpreting program offers modules in various settings, including healthcare, justice, and education. It covers interpreting basics, soft skills, and specialized knowledge. Students can progress to named awards by completing specific modules, and the program can fulfill CPD requirements for interpreting professionals in the UK.
Program Outline
Outline:
Modules Offered:
- Theory and Practice of Interpreting 1 (20 credits at SCQF Level 11)
- Theory and Practice of Interpreting 2 (20 credits at SCQF Level 11)
- Interpreting in Healthcare Settings (20 credits at SCQF Level 11)
- Interpreting in Mental Healthcare Settings (20 credits at SCQF Level 11)
- Interpreting in Justice Settings (20 credits at SCQF Level 11)
- Interpreting in Educational Settings (20 credits at SCQF Level 11)
- Interpreting in Arts and Culture Settings (20 credits at SCQF Level 11)
- Interpreting in Employment Settings (20 credits at SCQF Level 11)
- Supportive Practice (20 credits at SCQF Level 11)
Module Descriptions:
- Theory and Practice of Interpreting 1: Refreshes knowledge of interpreting basics, explores theories, and addresses challenges related to language and context.
- Theory and Practice of Interpreting 2: Focuses on soft skills like co-working, ethics, rapport management, and self-care.
- Interpreting in Healthcare Settings: Enables students to reflect on professional practice in various healthcare settings.
- Interpreting in Mental Healthcare Settings: Explores the dynamics of interpreting in mental health contexts.
- Interpreting in Justice Settings: Covers terminology, protocols, and policies of the justice sector in the UK.
- Interpreting in Educational Settings: Enables students to understand different education stages and effective interpreting strategies in each.
- Interpreting in Arts and Culture Settings: Covers interpreting in performative and non-performative settings across various media.
- Interpreting in Employment Settings: Extends students' knowledge of working with deaf employees in different employment contexts. Other:
- This program is offered online.
- Students will spend approximately 15 hours per week on independent learning and coursework per module.
- Synchronous online activities will be scheduled once a week, aiming to accommodate student preferences.
- This program can be used for fulfilling CPD requirements for interpreting professionals in the UK.
- Students can progress to named awards by completing specific single modules.
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Admission Requirements
Entry Requirements:
UK/EU Applicants:
- Up-to-date registration as a sign language interpreter (where this is available): This requirement implies that applicants must be actively registered as professional sign language interpreters in a relevant regulatory body within the UK or EU, demonstrating their official recognition as qualified professionals.
- At least three years of professional experience post registration, or equivalent: This indicates a minimum level of practical experience as a sign language interpreter following their official registration. Equivalent experience may be considered in cases where traditional registration processes are not available.
International Applicants:
- Registered as interpreters in their country, where this is available: Similar to UK/EU applicants, international applicants must be registered as professional sign language interpreters in their respective countries, if such a registration system exists.
- At least three years of experience post-registration or equivalent: Matching the experience requirement for UK/EU applicants, this ensures a minimum level of professional practice after official registration. Equivalent experience may be considered in relevant contexts.
- English Language Proficiency: While the exact proficiency level is not specified, the course being delivered in English requires applicants to demonstrate sufficient competency for effective participation. An IELTS score of 6.5 with no component below 6.0 is typically expected, but all applications are reviewed individually.
Language Proficiency Requirements:
As mentioned above, the course requires sufficient English language proficiency for successful participation. Although a specific score is not explicitly mentioned, an IELTS score of 6.5 with no component below 6.0 is generally expected. However, all applications are considered individually, and other measures of language proficiency may be accepted.
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