Ethics and professionalism (5cr)

Objective

Students will be able to
- recognise the role of identity as part of professional development and the effects of personal and general attitudes, values, culture and religion on professional practice
- describe the ethical codes of conduct and principles of interpreting and their meaning in practice
- identify key pieces of legislation relating to interpreting practice and service provision and their meaning in practice
- identify key actors of the field and recognise their personal roles as members of the professional community

Content

- identity, professionalism and professional development
- legislation relating to interpreting
- interpreters’ professional identity and development
- the interpreter’s role, key actors of the field
- ethical codes of conduct and principles
- attitudes, values, culture and religion in interpreting practice

Qualifications

Opintojakson suorittaminen ei vaadi aiempaa osaamista.