To interpret or translate? That is the question

Horwath, J; Shardlow, SM

Abstract

There has been a rapid growth of trans-national education and training in social work but little attention has
been given to the importance of developing effective communication through the process of interpretation.
Drawing on experiences in working with colleagues in Eastern and Central Europe this paper explores some
of the issues in the development of good practice in this trans-national education across linguistic
boundaries. Using case examples from the Czech Republic and Ukraine, this paper explores some of the
issues and dilemmas educators and translators face when working together to plan and deliver a transnational
social work programme. We conclude with a code of practice for interpretation in the context of
trans-national social work education.

Citation

Horwath, J., & Shardlow, S. (2000). To interpret or translate? That is the question. Social work in Europe, 7(2), 36-40

• Journal Article Type: Article
• Publication Date: Jan 1, 2000
• Deposit Date: Feb 15, 2010
• Journal: Social Work in Europe
• Print ISSN: 1353-1670
• Peer Reviewed: Peer Reviewed
• Volume: 7
• Issue: 2
• Pages: 36-40