DIALOGOS: Communication in Public Service Interpreting and Translating with Languages of Lesser Diffusion

DIALOGOS is an ERASMUS+ programme which aims to train native speakers of Languages of Lesser Diffusion (LLD) in Public Service Interpreting and Translating (PSIT) and to develop training modules and educational material addressed primarily to this audience. The main goal of the programme is to address the communication barriers of migrants, specifically those who speak LLD in receiving countries, such as Greece, and in which there is a lack of qualified public service translating and interpreting professionals.

Through the sensitization of all parties involved and the preparation of training material, the programme is expected to enhance the successful integration of migrants into the labour market in the long term, offering them a professional outlet.

DIALOGOS GOALS

  • Research on the context and conditions of communication for speakers of Languages of Lesser Diffusion in public services and in reception infrastructures in order to identify their needs and any problems they face.
  • Development of learning modules and training material addressed primarily to speakers of Languages of Lesser Diffusion to enable them to acquire sufficient interlinguistic and intercultural skills and subsequently take on the role of interpreters and translators in public service contexts.

DIALOGOS DELIVERABLES

  • A guide for Public Service Interpreting and Translating with Languages of Lesser Diffusion.
  • Mapping of training programmes and training material on Public Service Interpreting and Translating.
  • Development of training material on Public Service Interpreting and Translating with Languages of Lesser Diffusion, accessible online.

PARTNERS

  • University Institutions:
  • Universidad de Alcalá (UAH)
  • Università degli studi di Genova (UNIGE)
  • Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (AUTH)

NGOs & Organisations:

  • Abrazando Ilusiones
  • Associazione San Marcellino
  • Major Development Agency Thessaloniki S.A.

Principal Investigator: Elpida Loupaki

Members of the research team: S. Grammenidis, P. Charalampidou, Anthi Widenmayer

You can find more information on the website of the programme:  https://dialogoserasmus.eu/

DIALOGOS: Communication in Public Service Interpreting and Translating with Languages of Lesser Diffusion (KA220-HED: COOPERATION PARTNERSHIPS IN HIGHER EDUCATION)