DEAF INTERPRETERS IN A TEAM

Registration deadline: February 13th....!! 

Preliminary Programme

Friday, 9 April 2010

Section 1:

•Deaf interpreters – what are they and where have they come from?
•What is the difference between a Deaf interpreter and a hearing interpreter?
•When are Deaf interpreters used in different countries?
•What situations are Deaf interpreters used in?
•What is the process used (ie inter language or intra language)?
•Are there any differences with the Code of Ethics?
•How does the cultural standpoint of a Deaf interpreter influence how they follow the Code of Ethics?

Saturday, 10 April 2010

Section 2:
2.1                 How does a Deaf interpreter work?
2.2                 What is involved in the process?
2.3                 What are the roles of a Deaf interpreter?
2.4                 What are the roles of a hearing interpreter working with a Deaf interpreter?

Section 3:
3.1                 Hands on practice: Platform interpreting
3.2                 Hands on practice: Network interpreting
3.3                 Summary of Hands on practice

Sunday 11 April 2011

Section 4:
4.1                 How do we work with a Deaf interpreter (theory and hands-on)
4.2                 How would we explain ‘best practice’?

Where is the training venue?
Training will take place in Prague. Further details will be given to registered participants.

Who are the trainers?
Four trainers will deliver together the training programme. They are:

•Robert ADAM (United Kingdom)
•Sennan DUNNE (Ireland)
•Markus ARO (Finland)
•Juli af KLINTBERG (Sweden)

They are all Deaf Interpreters with a wide range of interpreting experience worldwide.

Communication at efsli spring school

All teaching and group work will be in International Sign. The “hands on practice” can be done in your National Sign Languages or in Intenational Sign. That’s why efsli encourages interpreters to come at least in pairs to get the best benefits from the training.

How much does it cost?

•efsli individual member                          250,00 euros
•GDP and efsli individual member             180,00 euros
•non efsli individual member                    500,00 euros
•GDP and non efsli individual member       360,00 euros

The registration fee includes coffee breaks. Participants will receive hand outs and supporting documents from the training as well as a complimentary efsli bag.

Who can register?
Participants are required to have some experience working as an interpreter in a team of Deaf and hearing interpreters and know that they have sufficient experience to participate in the course.

Do you still need further information?
Please do not hesitate to contact the Head of the efsli Training Department, Marinella Salami at marinella.salami@efsli.org

You can follow this link to go to the site of efsli springschool!