Languages, Literature&Culture 501 - Transl & Interpret/Ethics&Stan

This course introduces ethical considerations as they apply to the human activity of translation and interpreting. Coursework includes readings on ethical behavior and morality, discussions of accountability, professional translator and interpreter professional codes of ethics and standards of practice. Content also includes case studies involving controversial translation and interpreting practices, activism, translators and interpreters in conflict, and the advent of technologies and their impact.

This online class is taught in conjunction with Translation & Interpreting Ethics & Standards (37413). Students must have demonstrable high proficiency in English and at least one Language Other than English. Before enrolling, students must fill out an application form at umass.edu/onlineTI, and provide detailed information about their linguistic proficiency. The form will automatically be sent to program director, Cristiano Mazzei. Students must wait to hear if they have been "accepted" from program director before enrolling.

$60 language reviewer fee.