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In interpreter-mediated interaction, the issue of attribution and acknowledgment of rights to express knowledge is a rather complex and important one. By Laura Gavioli (Università di Modena e Reggio Emilia) In interpreter-mediated interaction, the issue of attribution and acknowledgment of rights to express knowledge is a rather complex and important one. Interpreters possess knowledge acquired […]

Join a team that is making a difference. Learn about the unique opportunities to become a Director or Member with Critical Link International. Critical Link International thanks you for your ongoing support. Your membership has enabled CLI to continue doing the important work that began at Critical Link 1 in 1995: work that has been

Why was this group created and what is their purpose?   By Anne Carlisle The ENPSIT (European Network for Public Service Interpreting and Translation) conference in Paris, June 2015, brought together a number of testing and accreditation authorities from different parts of the world.  Of these, representatives from the UK, Belgium, Netherlands, Norway, Canada and

Discover the amazing experiences that await when you atttend the Critical Link International Conference in a few weeks. By Vicki Grant. Edinburgh is a city with a unique combination of heritage, colour, culture and breathtaking beauty. The quaint corners and alleyways of the Old Town, the Georgian splendour of the New Town, the cobbled courtyards

Critical Link S – A new generation Future-proofing interpreting and translating Only a few days left before Critical Link 8 Early Bird Registration closes on May 29th! For information and registration information, please visit the Critical Link 8 website. If you are interested in interpreting in medical settings or in legal settings, or policy, practice, plus new

Acting with honor toward linguist allies is crucial to future recruiting efforts May 2016 Sen. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority LeaderSen. Harry Reid, Senate Minority LeaderSen. John McCain, Chairman, Senate Armed Services Committee Rep. Paul Ryan, Speaker of the HouseRep. Mac Thornberry, Chairman, House Armed Services Committee Rep. Bob Goodlatte, Chairman, House Judiciary Committee Dear Senators

Angela Sasso addresses Critical Link International Members and Friends As we head into our 8th International Conference I feel inspired and energized by all the good work that has been done over the last 3 years since our last conference in Toronto. At the time, Critical Link International was still a “new” organization having just

Only 2 months to go until CLI touches down in Scotland Edinburgh has a growing buzz spreading from the Centre for Translation & Interpreting Studies in Scotland, in LINCS, at Heriot-Watt University, as Critical Link 8 grows larger on the horizon and takes shape. With CL8 just 2 months away, preparations are gathering momentum.  With

Help us spread the news by sharing our announcement with your online network Critical Link International (CLI) is committed to promoting and fostering the development of community/public service interpreting in the social, legal and health care sectors. In 2013 CLI struck a Research and Development Committee in an effort to extend the scope of our

Learn how you can get involved and join our leadership team The nominating committee for Critical Link International is looking for dedicated and motivated new Board members to fill the following positions in the organization: Vice-President Treasurer Members at Large with the following expertise: Membership Engagement, Fund Raising/Organizational Sustainability, Communication and Social Media Critical Link International is dedicated

Find out what’s included with your CLI8 registration – including accommodation, delegate bag and more…  We’re excited to announce registration for Critical Link 8 is open! Early bird pricing has been extended through until May 29th. The theme for the conference is Critical LinkS – A new generation. The aim is to explore future-proofing community/public service Interpreting

Director of the Provincial Language Service for British Columbia, Canada, speaks about the training process for interpreters with Pamela McCall on CFAX 1070.  Listen to the full length radio interview: