HUD 110 - Interpreter Role and Ethics

This course will provide exploration of ethical standards and dilemmas in interpretation through discussion, case studies, scenarios and role-plays emphasizing the dynamics of the interpreting team and similarities and differences between advocates, peer counselors, and interpreters. Emphases are on values, ethics, and morality; professional principles, power and responsibility; group dynamics; and decision making. RID-NAD’s Code of Ethics are discussed, practiced and applied in role-plays and scenarios.
Prerequisites: HUD 105 and HUD 103 or permission of Division Dean office.
3 lecture hours per week.
3 credit hours.