The Sign Language Interpreter in the Pandemic Context: Challenges and Opportunities
The Sign Language Interpreter in the Pandemic Context: Challenges and Opportunities
Author(s): Ioana Tufar, Ramona TrâncaSubject(s): Education, Educational Psychology, Inclusive Education / Inclusion, Distance learning / e-learning
Published by: Universitatea din București, Facultatea de Psihologie și Științele Educației, Departamentul Psihopedagogie Specială
Keywords: Sign Language; interpreter; COVID-19; interpreting process; competencies;challenges;
Summary/Abstract: This study explores the situation of Sign Language interpreters in Romania during the Covid-19 pandemic from a pragmatic perspective. After a theoretic framework about Sign Language interpreting and competences of the interpreters, we described the data of our investigation. Results of the study indicate changes in Sign Language practice during Covid-19 pandemic, opportunities and challenges faced by interpreters during this period, interpretation requests, distance work with the sub-themes: platforms used, stressors, home interpretation with difficult aspects and advantages, balance between personal and professional life.
Journal: Revista de Psihopedagogie
- Issue Year: X/2021
- Issue No: 1
- Page Range: 33-40
- Page Count: 8
- Language: English
