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The fifth edition of You Want To Be An Interpreter?, available for 2020 fall classes – it has been revised and updated with the latest research and instructional content. The work of multiple authors, including Janice H. Humphrey, William F. Ross III,  Joseph Featherstone and LeWana M. Clark, students will find the latest research on role space, content for Deaf interpreters, guidelines for working with DeafBlind clients and tips to understand colleagues and clients who identify as people of color. Input from a Deaf interpreter focus group and by leaders in interpreter education make this the cutting edge textbook for Deaf and hearing students studying to become sign language interpreters.

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You Want To Be An Interpreter? 5th Edition

Regardless of your background, if you want to be an interpreter, this book is for you! Here, you will find an introduction and pathway to working as a sign language interpreter, understanding the in’s and out’s of professional practice, ethical guidelines to inform your decision making, and the complexities of creating messages that start in one language and end in another, while maintaining the same meaning and impact. You will learn about the history of the interpreting profession, professional associations, and the credentialing processes in the US and Canada. You will also discover the nuts and bolts of working in different types of assignments.

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See what people are saying about the Fifth Edition

  • Andrea L.

    “This is the ‘bible’ for sign language interpreters and the 5th edition was a much-needed update. It is written much more like a textbook with information to help students wanting to become interpreters. Very helpful and a must-have for any interpreter. Be aware, this book is written COMPLETELY different from previous editions so if you are purchasing for a class, only buy this edition if this is the one your teacher wants you to buy. All other editions are organized in a very different format. Great job to all involved! Very well done!”

  • Katie Y.

    “I loved the So You Want To Be An Interpreter? The authors do an excellent job preparing us for the career of American Sign Language interpreting. There were many things I felt more prepared for because this book taught me things I hadn’t experienced yet. My favorite part were the chapter reviews!”

  • Dr. Colleen G.

    “I am the director of a college Interpreter Training Program and teach a number of interpreting courses. When I heard there was a new edition of So You Want to Be an Interpreter I was not happy! I don't like change and I've had the old versions for so many years. Now that I have used the new book I'm thrilled with the new version. It was definitely time for an update and the new format is much easier to use as a text book. I really appreciate the lay out of the book and the resources that came with it make my life so much easier! I can add my own information or activities but I have a solid set of materials to start with. Thank you for the immense work that went into modernizing our ‘interpreting bible’!”