The Sign Language Interpreter in the Pandemic Context: Challenges and Opportunities

Ioana Tufar; Ramona Trânca

doi:10.56663/rop.v10i1.19

Authors

Ioana Tufar Babeș-Bolyai University, Cluj-Napoca
Ramona Trânca Tehnological Special High School for Deaf Children, Cluj-Napoca

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.56663/rop.v10i1.19

Keywords:

Sign Language, interpreter, Covid-19, interpreting process, competencies, challenges

Abstract

This study explores the situation of Sign Language interpreters in Romania during the Covid-19 pandemic from a pragmatic perspective. After a theoretic framework about Sign Language interpreting and competences of the interpreters, we described the data of our investigation. Results of the study indicate changes in Sign Language practice during Covid-19 pandemic, opportunities and challenges faced by interpreters during this period, interpretation requests, distance work with the sub-themes: platforms used, stressors, home interpretation with difficult aspects and advantages, balance between personal and professional life.

Author Biographies

Ioana Tufar, Babeș-Bolyai University, Cluj-Napoca

Asisstant Department of Special Education

Ramona Trânca, Tehnological Special High School for Deaf Children, Cluj-Napoca

Special Education Teacher

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