ASTM F2089

1.1 This guide identifies the components of quality language interpretation services and establishes criteria for each component. These criteria define the minimum standard of quality services in the language interpretation industry with reference to distinctive characteristics of specific settings. The needs analysis identifies a procedure for making an informed choice of interpretation services. In the language industry, translation refers to the translation of a written text, whereas interpretation refers to the translation of spoken or signed communication.

2. Referenced Documents

F1562 Guide for Use-Oriented Foreign Language Instruction
28 U.S.C. 1827 Federal Court Interpreters Act (1978 Court Interpreters Act and 1988 Amendment)
Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990
Bern Convention for the Protection of Literary or Artistic Works
Civil Rights Act of 1964
Executive Order 13166, August 11, 2000
Guidance Memorandum; Title VI Prohibition Against National Origin Discrimination-Persons with Limited English Proficiency, Office for Civil Rights, Department of Health and Human Services, August 2000
IEC 60914:1998 Conference Systems: Electrical and Audio Requirements Conference Systems: Electrical and Audio Requirements
ISO 2603:1998 Booths for Simultaneous Interpretation-General Characteristics and Equipment Booths for Simultaneous Interpretation-General Characteristics and Equipment
ISO 4043:1998 Mobile Booths for Simultaneous Interpretation-General Characteristics and Equipment Mobile Booths for Simultaneous Interpretation-General Characteristics and Equipment
Patient's Bill of Rights, American Hospital Association, 1978
U.S. Department of Justice: Enforcement of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964-National Origin Discrimination Against Persons With Limited English Proficiency, "LEP Guidance," August 11, 2000
Universal Convention on Copyright

Index Terms

ad hoc interpreting; American Sign Language; ASL; bilingual; business interpreting; community interpreting; conference interpreting; consecutive interpretation; court interpreting; dialogue interpreting; diplomatic interpreting; foreign language; health-care interpreting; intercultural communication; interpretation; interpretation equipment; interpreter; interpreter certification; interpreter ethics; interpreter training; interpreting; language; language interpretation; LEP; liaison interpreting; limited English proficiency; linguist; medical interpreting; modes of interpretation; sight translation; sign language; simultaneous interpretation; telephone interpreting; translating; translation; translator; ICS Number Code 01.140.10; 03.080.20

Citing ASTM Standards

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