Interpreting for Refugees - Online Course - FutureLearn

Course Overview

This online course, Interpreting for Refugees, provides an overview of the specific role of the humanitarian interpreter. It covers topics such as refugees’ circumstances and host countries’ settings, interpreting in cross-cultural and challenging situations, clues and practical tips in interpreting, self-care and interpreters’ wellbeing, and ethics and duty of care in challenging contexts. Participants will gain an understanding of the challenges faced by interpreters in humanitarian contexts, and the skills and knowledge to interpret in a professional and ethical manner.

[Applications]
After completing this course, participants are encouraged to apply their knowledge and skills in their own professional practice. They should be able to interpret in cross-cultural and challenging situations, as well as be aware of the ethical and duty of care considerations. Additionally, they should be able to provide clues and practical tips to other interpreters, and be mindful of their own self-care and wellbeing.

[Career Paths]
1. Refugee Interpreter: Refugee interpreters provide language services to refugees and asylum seekers, helping them to communicate with government officials, medical professionals, and other service providers. They must be able to interpret accurately and quickly in a variety of settings, and must be familiar with the cultural and legal context of the refugee situation. This role is becoming increasingly important as the number of refugees and asylum seekers continues to rise.

2. Cross-Cultural Interpreter: Cross-cultural interpreters provide language services to individuals from different cultural backgrounds. They must be able to interpret accurately and quickly in a variety of settings, and must be familiar with the cultural and legal context of the situation. This role is becoming increasingly important as the world becomes more interconnected and diverse.

3. Medical Interpreter: Medical interpreters provide language services to medical professionals and patients. They must be able to interpret accurately and quickly in a variety of settings, and must be familiar with the medical terminology and context of the situation. This role is becoming increasingly important as the number of non-English speaking patients continues to rise.

4. Legal Interpreter: Legal interpreters provide language services to legal professionals and clients. They must be able to interpret accurately and quickly in a variety of settings, and must be familiar with the legal terminology and context of the situation. This role is becoming increasingly important as the number of non-English speaking clients continues to rise.

[Education Paths]
1. Bachelor of Arts in Intercultural Studies: This degree path focuses on the study of different cultures and how to effectively communicate between them. It covers topics such as language, culture, history, and politics. It also provides students with the skills to interpret and translate between different languages. This degree path is becoming increasingly popular as the world becomes more interconnected and globalized.

2. Master of Arts in Translation and Interpreting: This degree path focuses on the theory and practice of translation and interpreting. It covers topics such as linguistics, translation theory, and interpreting techniques. It also provides students with the skills to effectively interpret and translate between different languages. This degree path is becoming increasingly popular as the demand for interpreters and translators grows.

3. Doctor of Philosophy in Intercultural Communication: This degree path focuses on the study of communication between different cultures. It covers topics such as language, culture, history, and politics. It also provides students with the skills to effectively interpret and translate between different languages. This degree path is becoming increasingly popular as the world becomes more interconnected and globalized.

4. Master of Science in Interpreting and Translation: This degree path focuses on the theory and practice of interpreting and translating. It covers topics such as linguistics, translation theory, and interpreting techniques. It also provides students with the skills to effectively interpret and translate between different languages. This degree path is becoming increasingly popular as the demand for interpreters and translators grows.