Unit 2.2 The use of language assistants UN Peacekeeping PDT Standards, Specialized Training Material for Military Experts on Mission 1 st Edition 2009 Slide 1 The use of Language Assistants Unit 2.2

Unit 2.2 The use of language assistants UN Peacekeeping PDT Standards, Specialized Training Material for Military Experts on Mission 1 st Edition 2009 Slide 2 To enable participants to: Work with language assistants Aim

Unit 2.2 The use of language assistants UN Peacekeeping PDT Standards, Specialized Training Material for Military Experts on Mission 1 st Edition 2009 Slide 3 On completion of the module, participants will be able to: Describe preparation steps when working with language assistants Apply their knowledge how to use a language assistant in an exercise Learning Outcome

Unit 2.2 The use of language assistants UN Peacekeeping PDT Standards, Specialized Training Material for Military Experts on Mission 1 st Edition 2009 Slide 4 Working with Language Assistants Challenges of Working with Language Assistants Preparation of Language Assistants Working with Language Assistants - how the job should be done Structure of the Presentation

Unit 2.2 The use of language assistants UN Peacekeeping PDT Standards, Specialized Training Material for Military Experts on Mission 1 st Edition 2009 Slide 5 Expected Outcome Who are the Language Assistants? Not professionally trained interpreters Your host country ambassador

Unit 2.2 The use of language assistants UN Peacekeeping PDT Standards, Specialized Training Material for Military Experts on Mission 1 st Edition 2009 Slide 6 Communication A process by which information is exchanged between individuals through a common system of symbols, signs, or behaviors Body language tone words

Unit 2.2 The use of language assistants UN Peacekeeping PDT Standards, Specialized Training Material for Military Experts on Mission 1 st Edition 2009 Slide 7 Challenges of Working with Language Assistants Misunderstandin gs/misinterpretati ons Timing has to be adjusted Incomplete interpretation

Unit 2.2 The use of language assistants UN Peacekeeping PDT Standards, Specialized Training Material for Military Experts on Mission 1 st Edition 2009 Slide 8 Preparation of Language Assistants I Information in advance Written information where possible Proper briefing on the subject

Unit 2.2 The use of language assistants UN Peacekeeping PDT Standards, Specialized Training Material for Military Experts on Mission 1 st Edition 2009 Slide 9 Preparation of Language Assistants II Security issues Be aware of the possibility of being in a location where the language assistant’s may put them at risk or compromise Ensure adequate security for language assistants

Unit 2.2 The use of language assistants UN Peacekeeping PDT Standards, Specialized Training Material for Military Experts on Mission 1 st Edition 2009 Slide 10 Preparation of Language Assistants III Sensitive issues Can they travel away from home? Is it appropriate to travel with males by themselves? Are there separate toilet facilities at the venue? Is the venue one that is accessible and open to women? What transport / security requirements need to take place?

Unit 2.2 The use of language assistants UN Peacekeeping PDT Standards, Specialized Training Material for Military Experts on Mission 1 st Edition 2009 Slide 11 Working with Language Assistants how the job should be done Keep looking at the person to whom you are speaking Instruct your language assistant on the physical position you want him or her to take You have to brief him/her on how you want to conduct the session

Unit 2.2 The use of language assistants UN Peacekeeping PDT Standards, Specialized Training Material for Military Experts on Mission 1 st Edition 2009 Slide 12 Working with Language Assistants how the job should be done Instruct the language assistant to repeat what is being said, not give you a summary or evaluation Brief the language assistant not to analyze, edit, purge or “value-judge” any of the statements Make the work of the language assistant as easy as possible.

Unit 2.2 The use of language assistants UN Peacekeeping PDT Standards, Specialized Training Material for Military Experts on Mission 1 st Edition 2009 Slide 13 Briefing on how the job should be done Prepare your language assistant thoroughly Summary of Key Points

Unit 2.2 The use of language assistants UN Peacekeeping PDT Standards, Specialized Training Material for Military Experts on Mission 1 st Edition 2009 Slide 14 QUESTIONS?