Interpreter's education?

Thu Aug 21 15:57:33 UTC 2003

Dear SEELangers,

A student has asked me what educational background is required to
become an interpreter.  Does one need a master's degree of some kind,
or is there a special certificate-type program?  What is involved in
getting into this field besides achieving native fluency in the
languages involved?  What is the usual career path?

Thanks in advance for any information.

Sincerely,
Christopher W. Lemelin

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Christopher W. Lemelin
Assistant Professor of Russian
Dickinson College
PO Box 1773
Carlisle, Pennsylvania  17013
717-245-1834

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