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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 Trânca
Subject(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.

  • Issue Year: X/2021
  • Issue No: 1
  • Page Range: 33-40
  • Page Count: 8
  • Language: English