Community Interpreting and Cultural Mediation in Italy: Insights from the University of Trieste

University of Trieste sheds light on the roles and qualifications of cultural mediators in Italy. The profession, categorized into linguistic and cultural mediation, plays a vital role in facilitating relationships between authorities and foreign residents, promoting integration, and dismantling language and cultural barriers. Norms recognizing cultural mediators and requirements for qualification exist in 10 regions, with ad-hoc courses and university programs available to equip individuals for this important role.

• Interpreting
• Cultural Mediation
• University of Trieste
• Italy
• Foreign Residents

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1. Universit degli Studi di Trieste Community interpreters in Italy Universit degli Studi di Trieste

2. Universit degli Studi di Trieste A distinction mediatore or mediatore linguistico vs mediatore culturale / interculturale / linguistico-culturale Trieste, 4 ottobre 2024 - 2

3. Universit degli Studi di Trieste mediatore unrecognised profession no requirements as to education level, training, accreditation etc. Trieste, 4 ottobre 2024 - 3

4. Universit degli Studi di Trieste mediatore Italians or foreigners typically freelancers (working through agencies) public services (healthcare, social services etc.) Trieste, 4 ottobre 2024 - 4

5. Universit degli Studi di Trieste mediatore culturale recognised profession since 1998 Roles facilitate relationships between authorities and foreign residents serve as a bridge between migrants and host society dismantle barriers (language and culture) favour socio-economic integration promote enjoyment of rights and fulfilment of duties and obligations Trieste, 4 ottobre 2024 - 5

6. Universit degli Studi di Trieste mediatore culturale norms recognising cultural mediators and regulating how the qualification can be obtained exist in 10 Regions registers exist at regional or provincial level Trieste, 4 ottobre 2024 - 6

7. Universit degli Studi di Trieste mediatore culturale ad-hoc courses organised by local authorities (of varying length: from 88 hours to 800 hours); emphasis on legislation, rights, services etc. Typically attended by foreigners with some experience in the field university programmes (BA; postgraduate courses); emphasis on languages, T&I. Typically attended by Italian students Trieste, 4 ottobre 2024 - 7

8. Universit degli Studi di Trieste mediatore culturale long-time resident foreigners secondary education good knowledge of Italian language, society, institutions Trieste, 4 ottobre 2024 - 8

9. Universit degli Studi di Trieste cultural mediators often freelancers public services (healthcare, social services, education etc.) activities include language mediation proper Trieste, 4 ottobre 2024 - 9