A Survey of Current Interpreting Research
Workshop Description:
While we know ASL/English Interpreting research is happening, do we take the time to look at it? The workshop will provide a brief overview of some of the current ASL/Interpreting research. We will briefly dive into several articles noting their focus, methods, findings and potential applications. Buckle up, this will be a fast ride through a myriad of current topics.
Workshop Objectives:
As a result of attending this workshop, participants will be able to:
- Discuss at least 3 topics of current research
- Dissect a research article to find possible applications to their work
Presenter Bio:
Chanté J. Wilson has been working as an interpreter since 2003. She has had the privilege of working in many interpreting settings including government, community, theatrical and medical though her favorite setting is higher education. She is also the proud founder of Zaboosh. She has a Bachelor’s degree in Linguistics and a Master's degree in Instructional Design and Educational Technology. Chanté is passionate about learning and can often be found tinkering with a new type of software, acquiring a new skill or scoping out her next educational endeavor. She also loves spending time with her amazingly supportive family.