Basic Interpreting Skills Workshop

According to the United States Department of Labor Occupational Outlook Handbook for 2008-2009, "Interpreters…can expect much faster than average employment growth over the next decade." But "specialized training in how to do the work is generally required."

Don’t miss this opportunity to learn Basic Interpreting Skills. This workshop will provide an overview of interpreting in various settings, covering the following topics:

• The roles and responsibilities of an interpreter in social service, medical, psychosocial, law enforcement and legal settings
• How to achieve accurate and complete interpretation from a source language to a target language using consecutive interpretation
• Sight translation of documents from social service, medical, psychosocial, law enforcement, and legal settings
• Interpreters’ codes of ethics in different settings
• Cultural barriers and how the interpreter can deal with them

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This workshop will afford ample opportunity for practice with supervision and practical tips from experienced trainers.

The workshop will include four sessions:

Friday, January 16, 2009   1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
    Saturday, January 17, 2009   9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Friday, January 30, 2009   1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
      Saturday, January 31, 2009     9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

All languages welcome. If you speak a language other than Spanish and English, you will need a language partner so you can do the exercises.

Participants who complete the 24-hour workshop will earn a certificate of participation.
Those who are ATA-certified will earn 10 continuing education points.

Registration deadline: January 10, 2009

Space is limited – Register today!

Friday, January 16, 2009 at 1:00 PM
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Saturday, January 31, 2009 at 5:00 PM (CT)

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Since 1985, the Austin Area Translators and Interpreters Association (AATIA) has brought together language specialists to share expertise, provide opportunities to learn more about the tools and techniques of professional translators and interpreters, and promote the recognition of translation and interpretation in the larger community.

Today—with its strong regional, national, and international ties—AATIA is one of the largest and most active associations of professional translators and interpreters in the country.

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