Translators, as well as fieldworkers in general, are expected to conduct themselves according to certain ethical standards, which (for Christians) generally arise from the Bible. Therefore, it is important and helpful for them to be acquainted with the general system of and notion of ethics. This exercise is designed to help them.
Objectives:
- To introduce and discuss the concept and nature of ethics
- To apply ethical principles to fieldwork, either in SIL or with some other agency
- To apply ethical principles to personal interaction