The Interpreter and Translator Trainer journal has opened a call for papers for a special issue on “Training signed language interpreters and translators”. Themes that may be addressed in the proposals include (but are not restricted to) the following:
- training deaf translators and/or deaf interpreters (such as curriculum design, teaching methods to mixed deaf-hearing classes or to deaf-only classes)
- incorporating ethical dimensions in training signed language interpreters and translators (how the subject of ethics is approached in class; how the use of technology is discussed with students; and how the discourses on power dynamics and mechanisms are integrated in the teaching)
- use and impact of technology in training signed language interpreters and translators (for example, synchronous and asynchronous ways of teaching through online platforms)
- innovative applications in training the collected best practices in AI tools and technological innovations for interpreting and translation
- training of trainers: educating practitioners in becoming a trainer or mentor
- collaborative practices: how to manage and ensure stakeholder representation in sign language interpreting and translating programs
Important dates:
- 20 June 2024: Deadline for the submission of abstracts (500 words) to guest editors
- 20 July 2024: Selected contributors notified of the provisional acceptance of abstracts
- 30 Nov 2024: Deadline for the submission of full papers
- Dec 2024 - March 2025: First round of double-blind peer review
- April 2025: Notification of the outcome of the first round of peer-review; papers short-listed for provisional acceptance
- April 2025 - July 2025: Authors submit revised versions; second round of peer-review
- 1 Aug 2025: Deadline for submission of final versions of papers
- Sept 2025: Final editing and proofreading
- Dec 2025: Publication
For more information, please visit the webpage https://think.taylorandfrancis.com/special_issues/training-signed-language/