Theory and Skills In Interpreting
Theory and Skills In Interpreting
Consecutive Interpreting I.Skills in the Comprehension Phase Getting the message through listening Logical Analysis Memory in Interpreting Note-taking Coping Tactics in comprehension
Consecutive Interpreting I. Skills in the Comprehension Phase Getting the message through listening Logical Analysis Memory in Interpreting Note-taking Coping Tactics in comprehension
II.Skills in the Reformulation Phase ·Public Speaking ·Figure Interpreting Fidelity in Interpreting Reconstruction Skills Coping Tactics in Reformulation
II. Skills in the Reformulation Phase • Public Speaking • Figure Interpreting • Fidelity in Interpreting • Reconstruction Skills • Coping Tactics in Reformulation
Skills in Analysis ·Discourse Analysis Cross-cultural communication Enhancement of Interpreter's language abilities Acquisition of extra-linguistic knowledge ·Sight translation o Professional code of ethics
Skills in Analysis • Discourse Analysis • Cross-cultural communication • Enhancement of Interpreter’s language abilities • Acquisition of extra-linguistic knowledge • Sight translation • Professional code of ethics
Getting the Message through listening oListening in interpreting is more complex and effort-consuming than the listening comprehension exercises; An interpreter listens to get the message words carry.While listening,he/she forms the whole picture of the message,as well as the details; Gist retelling is an effective way to train beginners to listen for the basic ideas of the message and remember it
Getting the Message through listening • Listening in interpreting is more complex and effort-consuming than the listening comprehension exercises; • An interpreter listens to get the message words carry. While listening, he/she forms the whole picture of the message, as well as the details; • Gist retelling is an effective way to train beginners to listen for the basic ideas of the message and remember it
Logical Analysis Logical analysis includes both vertical and horizontal analyses.The purpose of vertical analysis is to clarify layers of information while that of horizontal analysis is to follow the patterns of organization so as to understand the links between pieces of information
Logical Analysis • Logical analysis includes both vertical and horizontal analyses. The purpose of vertical analysis is to clarify layers of information while that of horizontal analysis is to follow the patterns of organization so as to understand the links between pieces of information
Logical Analysis Doing logical analysis is aimed at enhancing the retention of information in one's memory. Listening has to be very active in interpreting,coupled with anticipation of what the speaker is going to say. Anticipation reduces the load on listening and memory
Logical Analysis • Doing logical analysis is aimed at enhancing the retention of information in one’s memory. • Listening has to be very active in interpreting, coupled with anticipation of what the speaker is going to say. Anticipation reduces the load on listening and memory
Memory in Interpreting o Memory in interpreting is difficult due to 3 factors,namely,the limitations of short- term memory,the inactiveness of long- term memory,and the huge psychological stress an interpreter faces on the job
Memory in Interpreting • Memory in interpreting is difficult due to 3 factors, namely, the limitations of shortterm memory, the inactiveness of longterm memory, and the huge psychological stress an interpreter faces on the job
Practice:Message from English Listening (2.3) ·cello cellist span 。album Grammy composer ·Carnegie Hall Julliard School of Music ·anthropology collaborate genre ●vocal cords
Practice: Message from English Listening (2.3) • cello cellist span • album Grammy composer • Carnegie Hall Julliard School of Music • anthropology collaborate genre • vocal cords