1959 Highlander Way · New Market, TN 37820 · phone: (865) 933-3443 · fax: (865) 933-3424
e-mail: hrec@highlandercenter.org

Interpreting for Social Justice
Highlander Worskhop

March 14-16, 2008
New Market, Tennessee

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GOALS

• To build a cadre of skilled social justice interpreters in the Southeast and Appalachia who can empower immigrant communities by providing language accessibility to promote social justice
• To encourage local leadership in immigrant communities through sharing skills by training other community members in social justice interpreting
• To create multilingual spaces in social justice communities where language is used democratically as a movement-building tool of power

WHO THIS IS FOR

Bilingual social justice activists and workers who would like to learn more about interpreting and translating in a social justice context to empower immigrant communities and build alliances across communities.

SESSIONS WILL INCLUDE:

• Interpreter Role and Ethics
• Interpretation modes
• Use of interpreting equipment
• Differences and similarities in social justice interpreting
• Impact of language barriers in social justice movement building
• How to create a multilingual space
• Hands-on interpreting by participants throughout the workshop

These 3-day workshops are provided at no charge, and include room and board. We have limited scholarships available to assist with travel expenses. Child-care is available.

HOW TO APPLY:

• Online application form
• Printable application form (PDF, 34kb).

Deadline for applications is February 29, 2008.

For more information, contact:

• Roberto Tijerina, roberto at highlandercenter.org, 865-933-3443 x233

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