Monthly Book Discussion

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Our on-line interpreter book discussions are a way for professional interpreters to discuss relevant texts with colleagues across the country (and abroad), moderated and overseen by RID Sponsor: Ginevra Deianni.  Book clubs last 4 weeks (1 month), with a weekly reflection question to answer on-line.  Participants write a brief, informal, weekly reflection, and respond to each other's posts to create meaningful dialogue on the cultural topics in each book. There is no specific time to log on for this program - participants follow weekly deadlines for posting responses at their own pace to keep the group on track together. Flexibility & extensions are offered as needed.

Important Note: Book is not included. Much like a college course, participants must purchase their own text (due to copyright laws).  Many books have an e-book option, and some are even available for free rental at your local library. 

CEUs are awarded and posted to RID members transcript upon successful completion.  Certificates awarded for non-RID participants too.  All RID CEUs are overseen & administered by Ginevra Deianni, RID Sponsor.  To register for an upcoming bookclub, see below:

Miss a novel in the past?  You can find it in the Cultural Book Studies section!

APRIL SESSION NOW REGISTERING:

APRIL 1 - 30, 2024     1.0 CEUs (+ PPO)

"Being Seen: One Deafblind Woman's Fight to End Ableism"

by: Elsa Sjunneson


Elsa Sjunneson, a media studies professor, author, and disability-Deaf rights advocate takes readers an honest, brave journey into her lived experience, pointing out areas of ableism & audism, both big & small, covert & overt, so that we all can take notice and take action to foster a more inclusive and equity society.  Join us for this amazing book that will spark conversations around privilege & oppression and the impacts of representation and power in our on-line discussion, and beyond to your dinner table, your jobs, your studies, etc.

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Upon registration, an invitation to join the closed discussion group and RID paperwork for CEUs.  Participants must purchase their own book (available at any book seller, Kindle & library loan). There is no specific time participants need to be on-line. Weekly reflections are posted at the pace of the reader.

1.0 Professional Studies + PPO CEUs    Cost:  $95

Register anytime now - April 5th, 2024

All Book club selections earn 1.0 RID Professional Studies CEUs 

Upcoming 2024 Book Titles*: 

May 2024:"The Elements of Ethics for Professionals" by: Charles Ridley & W Brad Johnson

June 2024: "Being Heumann: An Unrepentant Memoir of A Disability Rights Activist" by: Judith Heumann

July 2024: “Made to Hear: Cochlear Implants and Raising Deaf Children” by Laura Maudlin

August 2024: "The Body Keeps The Score: Brain, Mind & Body in the Healing of Trauma" by: Bessel Van Der Kolk

September 2024: "The Village Effect: How Face-to-Face Contact Can Make Us Happier & Healthier" by: Susan Pinker

October 2024: "What the F: What Swearing Reveals About Our Language, Our Brains, and Ourselves" by: Benjamin K Bergen

November 2024: “It’s time to talk (and listen): How to Have Constructive Conversations about Race, Class, Sexuality, Ability & Gender in a Polarized World” by Anastasia S. Kim and Alicia del Prado

*subject to change