Interpreter Training in Conflict and Post-Conflict Scenarios

Interpreters play a crucial role in conflict situations, and this volume explores the ethical, cultural, and professional issues that arise. It covers interpreter training in various contexts, such as military operations, international tribunals, asylum-seeking, and refugee missions. Themes include risk management, communication, ethics, language technology, intercultural mediation, and working with trauma. Chapters are authored by experts from different backgrounds, making it a valuable resource for students, scholars, and practitioners.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 226 pages
Publication date: 29 November 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

The significance of interpreters in conflict situations is rapidly growing in the real world, and there is an urgent need to address various ethical, cultural, and professional challenges that have yet to be fully explored. Moreover, specialized training that caters to the unique contexts in which interpreters perform their duties is essential, considering the inherently situated nature of interpreting in these contexts.

This comprehensive volume is organized around interpreter training in diverse conflict and post-conflict settings, encompassing military operations, international tribunals, asylum-seeking and refugee processes, humanitarian missions, and human rights initiatives. Key themes covered include risk management and communication, ethics and professional conduct, language technology and its applications, intercultural mediation, training in specific contexts such as conflict resolution and negotiation, and working with trauma. Chapters are authored by experts from around the globe, with diverse profiles including military personnel, scholars, staff members of international organizations, and representatives from institutions assisting refugees and asylum seekers.

Interpreter Training in Conflict and Post-Conflict Scenarios is an essential resource for students, scholars, practicing interpreters, and mediators engaged in conflict zones and conflict-related scenarios. It provides valuable insights into the complexities of interpreting in challenging environments, equipping professionals with the skills and knowledge necessary to navigate ethical dilemmas, cultural sensitivities, and language barriers effectively. By examining the role of interpreters in conflict situations, this book contributes to our understanding of the dynamics and complexities of peacebuilding and conflict resolution efforts worldwide.

Weight: 374g
Dimension: 155 x 235 x 17 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032136615