L’interprete fra culture, società ed economie: un’indagine demografica

Journal title RIVISTA TRIMESTRALE DI SCIENZA DELL’AMMINISTRAZIONE
Author/s Alessandra Vitale
Publishing Year 2009 Issue 2009/3
Language Italian Pages 47 P. 73-119 File size 753 KB
DOI 10.3280/SA2009-003003
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The Figure of Interpreter Between Culture, Society and Economy: A Demographic Survey - The purpose is to contribute to related sociological research since it seems to be very limited (from the early 1960s), to clarify the role of interpreters as social actors and to represent the corresponding labour market, trying to overcome the idea of interpretation as mechanicalexercise. The theoretical part is concentrated on the history and on parameters reflecting the present rules governing this activity. Some preceding sociological research have been included to illustrate the main themes explored in the past. The practical part aims to explain the structure of the labour market and social conditions of interpreters in Italy. The author finds a feminization of the profession and confirms the growing relevance of English and community interpreting. Professional skills strengthen together with the demand for the simultaneous mode, causing difficult market penetration. The economic crisis and competition boost unfair practices (above all in the North). Nevertheless the profession is highly followed.

Keywords: Interpreter, Sociology, Survey

Alessandra Vitale, L’interprete fra culture, società ed economie: un’indagine demografica in "RIVISTA TRIMESTRALE DI SCIENZA DELL’AMMINISTRAZIONE" 3/2009, pp 73-119, DOI: 10.3280/SA2009-003003