IPP2214 - Intro to Ethics and Decision-Making for Interpreters

Credits
3 (3/0/0)
Description
The interpreting profession requires interpreters to respond to a wide range of difficult situations in an ethical manner. This course introduces ethical constructs within the field of interpreting and focuses on ethical dilemmas that require interpreters to use decision-making processes in a variety of settings. Students learn strategies for developing multiple approaches to ethical scenarios along with guiding principles and values of the interpreting field.
Prerequisites
Competencies
  1. Identify ethical standards and practices for ASL interpreters.
  2. Recognize the need for impartiality in interpreting situations.
  3. Discuss a variety of ethical decision-making strategies.
  4. Analyze ethical dilemmas that interpreters may encounter while working.
  5. Identify the influencing factors faced in ethical scenarios.
  6. Recognize potential impacts created by ethical decisions.
  7. Examine guiding principles and values of the interpreting field.
  8. Identify the environmental demands within interpreting situations.
  9. Evaluate personal, professional, and cultural values in various ethical scenarios.
Degrees that use this course