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Facilitating Intercultural Communication in Parent-Teacher Conferences: Lessons From Child Translators.

Authors :
García–Sánchez, InmaculadaM.
Orellana, MarjorieFaulstich
Hopkins, Megan
Source :
Multicultural Perspectives; Jul-Sep2011, Vol. 13 Issue 3, p148-154, 7p
Publication Year :
2011

Abstract

The article focuses on assisting intercultural communication in parent-teacher conferences often facilitated by child translators. It mentions that being a translator requires being a good listener and speaker in two languages, and to be able to express things appropriately for different audiences. It conveys that child translators intercede between parties that have different points of view. It says that complexities arise when children serve as translators in their own parent-teacher meetings.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
15210960
Volume :
13
Issue :
3
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Multicultural Perspectives
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
63884371
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1080/15210960.2011.594387