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sign language interpreter

Sign language interpreters understand and convert sign language into spoken language and vice versa.

Description

Sign language interpreters understand and convert sign language into spoken language and vice versa. They maintain the nuances and the stress of the message in the recipient language.

Theoretical Knowledge

ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required

grammar screen reader sign language linguistics semantics communication related to hearing impairment hearing disability

OPTIONALAdjacent knowledge that strengthens fit

voice interpreting fingerspelling lipspeaking body language court interpreting scientific research methodology

Practical Skills

ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences

translate spoken language translate language concepts preserve original text translate texts speak different languages translate spoken language simultaneously show intercultural awareness

OPTIONALOptional competences

consult information sources analyse text before translation conduct scholarly research write scientific publications use word processing software support people with hearing impairment translate spoken language consecutively write research proposals communicate using non-verbal language interpret languages in conferences interpret spoken language between two parties

Data Source: Unified Global Standards (ISCED, ISCO, O*NET, ESCO)