Language
Interpreting
Helping others who without you wouldn't be able to understand/communicate
Trade
Working with things. A hands-on practice
1964:Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID) was organized
(Indiana)
People, emotional, and intellectual:
People: empathy, non-judgemental, friendliness, honesty, observance of others, etc.
Emotional: self-awareness, self-control, self-motivation, confidence, humility, reliability, flexibility, sense of humor, etc.
Intellectual: quick-witted, holistic thinker, analytical thinker, strong 'verbal' skills, reflective, good memory, etc.
Symbiotic relationships
give and take
Translation
Written language help that is word for word
Profession
Works with people. More book studies.
California State University Northridge (CSUN)
1965: First interpreter training program (ITP)
Unconscious Incompetence
Person doesn't know they aren't good at something.
Auditory-visual
Low context. Simple and direct use of language.Be clear, precise, loud enough to hear, in a position you can be seen.
Language modality
The linguistic function of the language
Interpreting models and definitions
Helper: people deciding for the deaf person. Filtering info. No cultural knowledge or background.
Machine: the interpreter is seen as a tool. Is heard but not seen. No required qualifications.
Bilingual: interprets the culture, not just the words. Certification is required. Active in communities and neutral in interpreting jobs.
National Technical Institute for the Deaf
1966: Interpreter training program (ITP) is organized
Conscious competence
Person is aware of what they can and can't do and act accordingly.
Visual-gestural
High context. WH questions and background info.
A and B-language
A: first/native language to the interpreter
B: second language that the interpreter knows well and can interpret accurately.
Interpreter professionalism
Code of conduct. Punctual, professional (dress), neutral, maintain confidentiality, facilitate and interpret the full message.
Event conducted by RID
1972: First certification Exams
Complacency
Person isn't aware or doesn't realize a lack in evolution/progression. Becomes stagnant.
Bimodal
ASL to English and vice-versa.
High context vs. low context
High context: background information, use of 'WH', and deeper understanding.
Low context: basic and straightforward information. a single comment or phrase without context.
Cultural Mediation
How we function in the hearing world vs. the deaf world. Use real-life mediation and allow the deaf individual to hold themselves rather than make alterations to the environment. Get the full message across and meditate turn-taking.
Milan Conference
1880 Adopted a recommendation to recognize oralism as the preferred mode of communication.
A "dark" day for Deaf culture.
Interpreter role
Understand the environment. Punctual, professional (dress), neutral, maintain confidentiality, facilitate and interpret the full message.
Reciprocity
Give and take that creates and continues the cycle of the relationship. Knowledge that is being given back to the community to help the community. Need reciprocity to create a symbiotic relationship.