Interpreting in the asylum context

TARGET GROUP

Interpreters working  in the asylum context

ESQF LEVEL

N/A

DURATION

20h online learning

LANGUAGES

English, French, Croatian, Dutch, Slovene, Italian, Russian, Romanian & German

VERSION

Version 1 (2018)

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS & PREREQUISITES

N/A

The aim of this module is to acquire the necessary knowledge and skills to perform assignments professionally, efficiently and in accordance with international standards.

This module provides a general overview of the asylum context from the perspective of interpreters and the main interpretation techniques needed in asylum processes.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

1. Describe and explain the general asylum context and procedures

2. Explain the role of an interpreter in general terms and, in particular, in the asylum procedure

3. Apply the principles of and the necessary skills for interpreting in general terms and in the asylum context

This module will be upgraded as part of the restructuring of the European Asylum Curriculum.