Ethics in Translation and Interpreting Training: Cultivating Integrity from Classroom to Professional Practice

Thesis. The paper aims to explore the importance of integrating ethics into the translation and interpreting (T&I) curriculum. It argues that ethical awareness should be placed at the core of T&I education to better prepare students for the ethical challenges of professional practice and shape the profession’s ethical standards. Concept. The study analyses both prescriptive and applied approaches to teaching ethics in T&I, emphasising the role of codes of ethics as guiding frameworks. It highlights how embedding ethical principles in T&I curricula, enhance critical thinking and decision-making skills, ensuring that future professionals are equipped to navigate complex, real-world situations. The inclusion of stakeholders in ongoing dialogue about revising these codes is also explored as essential to fostering a responsive and effective ethical framework. Results and conclusion. The findings suggest that fostering ethical awareness in the T&I curriculum equips students to meet the demands of professional life while encouraging them to contribute to the continuous development of ethical standards. The paper also concludes that codes of ethics must be regularly reviewed and adapted to remain relevant in an evolving societal context, benefiting both the profession and its practitioners. Originality. This paper contributes to the ongoing conversation on ethics in T&I education by emphasising the need for active participation from all stakeholders in shaping ethical frameworks. It underscores the importance of embedding ethical training into the core of T&I programmes to better prepare both students and professionals to handle ethical complexities.