Translation and Interpreting: SeparateProfessions or One and the Same?
InterpretAmerica Co-Presidents Katharine Allen and Barry S. Olsen are guest bloggers for the NAJIT blog this week. They address recent developments impacting whether or not interpreting and translation will be considered separate professions or a single trade, including a pending Supreme Court decision related to this question.
Tue, 17 Jan 2012 13:12:00 +0000 "Interpreting: Full Speed Ahead" Now Available for Download Now available free of charge: Interpreting: Full Speed Ahead by Marjory Bancroft. This ground-breaking report chronicles the results of the 5 professional identity workgroups held at the 2nd North American Summit on Interpreting in June, 2011. Interpreting leaders from across North America rolled up their sleeves and began the hard work of addressing key issues cohesively and collaboratively across sectors. The resulting discussion produced surprising unanimity, passion and urgency, with clear vision for the following issues: Professional Associations, Certification and Credentialing Education and Training, Legal and Advocacy Concerns, and Technology.