The Encounter
Should interpreters interpret in first person or third person? Why?
First person because:
- less complicated syntax
- promotes direct communication
What are the three modes of interpretation?
Consecutive, Similtaneous, Sight translation
What is chunking? Provide an example.
Breaking down large amounts of information in smaller parts.
Example: 134-565-4594
What is anticipation?
The skill of expecting a given word based on context.
What is a source language? What is a target language?
Source language is the language the interpreter hears or starts from.
Target language is the language the interpreter interprets into or ends in.
What are the 3 stages of the encounter?
1. Pre-encounter
2. Encounter
3. Post-encounter
What are the five mandatory parts of a professional introduction?
I will be interpreting everything said/signed
I will keep everything confidential
Please speak directly to each other, not to me
Please pause when I give this signal
What is visualization?
Imagining a story in your mind with a beginning, middle, and end to aid in information retention.
What is paraphrasing?
Using different words to explain the same concept.
What is a working language?
A working language is the language the interpreter works in.
What are the 7 steps of the encounter?
1. Preparation
2. Briefing ( optional)
3. Professional introduction
4. Interpreting
5. Intervening/ Mediating (optional)
6. Debriefing ( optional)
7. Analysis
Where should the interpreter ideally position themselves? Why?
Slightly behind the service user because:
Removes potential power dynamics and promotes direct communication.
What is short-term memory?
A type of memory in which we can recall information for a short period of time.
What is parroting/shadowing?
Repeating information as you hear it in the same language.
What differences exist in notetaking for interpreters compared to traditional notetaking?
Notetaking for interpreters consists of:
1. Writing vertically
2. Using symbols
3. Using abbreviations
When is it considered okay to summarize?
Emergency situations, incoherent speech due to mental illness, too many people speaking at once.
What are the steps for sight translation?
1. Make a decision
2. Read the whole text
3. Identify challenges
4. Ask for clarification if needed
5. Render it from start to finish
What is the CALL model used for? What does each letter in the mnemonic device CALL stand for?
Used to determine if a text should be sight translated or not.
C- Complex
A- Advanced
L- Legal
L- Long