Introduction to the Ethics of Sign Language Interpreting in the Middle East

<p>The first work ever to detail ethics for sign language interpreters in the Middle East. Taken from my work in the Gulf as a mentor and teacher to budding interpreters in the region I combine modify and expand on the broadly accepted principles stress-tested in the West and supervised by RID to fit with Islam and Gulf culture.</p><p><br></p><p>Whether you are a student dreaming of being an interpreter in the Gulf the Levant or North Africa or a talented interpreter yourself this is an essential component to the education of any sign language interpreter in a Muslim country and for Westerners an excellent examination of a culture both multifaceted and unique.</p><p><br></p><p>14000 words first edition (May 2024) in both English and Arabic in Paperback. Has exercises to help students understand the principles sub-principles and described techniques. Presumes knowledge of sign language ideally Arabic Sign Language or a related dialect.</p>