Self and Community of Practice (INTR 3110)
This course prepares students to take on the challenges of building a practice as a professional interpreter while maintaining physical and mental health. The emotional labour and potential for burnout inherent in interpreting work will be examined, along with strategies for time and stress management. Students will learn basic business skills for working freelance as well as how to utilize resources, mentorship and peer support within the community of practice.
Course code: INTR 3110
Credits: 3.0
Length: 60.0 hours
Course outline:
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Prerequisites
INTR 2210.
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