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Interpreters and Translators

Also called: translator, interpreter, american sign language interpreter (asl interpreter), court interpreter, educational interpreter

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Translate messages simultaneously or consecutively into specified languages, orally or by using hand signs, maintaining message content, context, and style as much as possibleFollow ethical codes that protect the confidentiality of informationCheck translations of technical terms and terminology to make sure that they are accurate and remain consistent throughout translation revisionsCompile terminology and information to be used in translationsRefer to reference materialsCompile information on content and context of information to be translated and on intended audienceIdentify and resolve conflicts related to the meanings of words, concepts, practices, or behaviorsListen to speakers' statements to determine meanings and to prepare translations, using electronic listening systems as necessaryRead written materialsProofread, edit, and revise translated materialsAdapt translations to students' cognitive and grade levels, collaborating with educational team members as necessaryCheck original texts or talk with authors to make sure that translations retain the content, meaning, and feeling of the original material