So You Want to Be an Interpreter: An Introduction to Sign Language Interpreting

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This book has evolved from more than 20 years of field-based research and classroom instruction. The authors have written the book so that both newcomers to the field of Sign Language interpretation and long-term practitioners can easily understand the history, trends and issues in the field.

They have included helpful examples and numerous personal experiences in a colorful communication style described by many readers as "consumer friendly". Each chapter concludes with a summary of key points, thought questions, and suggested activities to expand one's learning. The content includes information includes in the written portions of certification examinations for interpreters in both the United States and Canada.