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An Interpreter evaluates verbal communication, and acts as a medium where language barriers exist. Their role is to translate communication from one language to another. Their responsibilities are providing parties with clear and exact translations of written materials and interpretations of verbal communication, imparting the thought, purpose, spirit, emotions and tone of speakers from the source language into the target language, rendering sight translations of documents and other written materials, informing relevant parties of factors that can hinder their performance, interpreting with no additions or omissions, and complying with applicable ethics and standards.

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Avg Pay: $49K
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  • Associate Degree in English
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    Avg. Duration:12 monthsAvg. Fees:$16,864Type:Mostly full timeView more on Studyportals
  • Bachelor of Arts (b.a.) in English
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    Avg. Duration:48 monthsAvg. Fees:$34,429Type:Mostly full timeView more on Studyportals
  • Bachelor of Arts (b.a.) in International Relations
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    Avg. Duration:48 monthsAvg. Fees:$39,347Type:Mostly full timeView more on Studyportals
  • Bachelor of Arts (b.a.) in Physics Education
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    Avg. Duration:48 monthsAvg. Fees:$28,739Type:Mostly full timeView more on Studyportals
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9.4 years
$49K
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3.66 years
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