The State of the Interpreting Profession in Libya: A Survey-Based Study
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Interpreting, Libya, Professionalisation, Survey, Certification, Effort Model, Arabic–EnglishAbstract
This study investigates the current status of interpreting in Libya, based on survey responses from fifteen practicing interpreters. It examines formal qualifications, professional accreditation, years of experience, interpreting modes, continuous professional development, institutional affiliation, employment type, performance evaluation, and language combinations. Findings reveal a largely self-taught profession lacking formal recognition: most respondents hold no specialized qualification in interpreting, 80% have no accredited certification, and 60% belong to no professional association. Nonetheless, 40% report over ten years of experience, and 46.7% engage regularly in professional development. Arabic-English remains the dominant combination at 86.7%. The study concludes with recommendations to strengthen accreditation
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