Interpreting in a community of practice : a sociolinguistic study of the signed language interpreter's role in workplace discourse

This thesis explores the role of signed language interpreters (SLIs) in the workplace, a setting which presents challenges in terms of role, boundaries and interaction with deaf and hearing employees. The key research aims were to determine how primary participants understand the role of the SLI, an...

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Main Author: Dickinson, Jules Carole
Published: Heriot-Watt University 2010
Online Access:http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.547695