Australia has recently seen a number of Kurdish refugees and immigrants settle in Australia, but there is often confusion about who the Kurds are, and their relation to the countries in which they reside - mainly Turkey, Iraq and Iran. Most are Islamic, but one distinct group which largely speak Kurdish Kurmanji – the Yazidi (Ezidi) - are not.
The Kurdish language is also not one language, but has several distinct varieties which may cause confusion, particularly when organising language services.
A panel of practising Kurdish interpreters and a language specialist will look at the distinct cultural and linguistic features of this group, and how service providers can best meet their needs.
This 90-minute webinar will cover:
- Background to Kurdish immigration to Australia
- Cultural variation among Kurdish populations
- The varieties of Kurdish language
- Implications of linguistic diversity for language services
Who would this be useful for?
- Users of language services and all service providers who have contact with Kurdish clients.
Presented/Facilitated by:
Dr Uldis Ozolins, with assistance from Kurdish interpreters Shirin Badpa, Dr Shorsh Ahmad and Shabboo Shariati.
Notes/Bio on the Presenter/Facilitators:
Dr Uldis Ozolins is a prominent teacher and researcher on Interpreting and Translation in Australia.
Shirin Badpa and Shaboo Shariati are practising interpreters in Melbourne; Dr Shorsh Ahmad is a leading Kurdish educator and former Principal
Learning Goals: After completing the Cultural Familiarisation on Kurdish Culture and Language, you will gain:
Knowledge of:
- The varieties of the Kurdish language and the correct identification of language and interpreting needs of this population.
- Familiarity with the cultural, religious and social variations in the Kurdish population
Skills to:
- Be able to more appropriately identify languages and respond to the needs of Kurdish clients.
After registration, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.
If you have any questions, please email webinars@allgraduates.com.au
