Topics in Signed Language Interpreting: Theory and practice: 63 (Benjamins Translation Library) - Hardcover

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 902721669X ISBN 13: 9789027216694

Publisher: John Benjamins Publishing Co, 2005

Synopsis

Interpreters who work with signed languages and those who work strictly with spoken languages share many of the same issues regarding their training, skill sets, and fundamentals of practice. Yet interpreting into and from signed languages presents unique challenges for the interpreter, who works with language that must be seen rather than heard. The contributions in this volume focus on topics of interest to both students of signed language interpreting and practitioners working in community, conference, and education settings. Signed languages dealt with include American Sign Language, Langue des Signes Québécoise and Irish Sign Language, although interpreters internationally will find the discussion in each chapter relevant to their own language context. Topics concern theoretical and practical components of the interpreter’s work, including interpreters’ approaches to language and meaning, their role on the job and in the communities within which they work, dealing with language variation and consumer preferences, and Deaf interpreters as professionals in the field.

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Product Description

JANZEN, T., ED. TOPICS IN SIGNED LANGUAGE INTERPRETING. THEORY AND PRACTICE[HARDBACK]. AMSTERDAM, 2005, xii 362 p.,figuras. Encuadernacion original. Nuevo.

Synopsis

Twelve academics and practitioners from Canada, the U.S. and Ireland contribute 12 chapters addressing many of the most fundamental aspects of interpreting involving signed languages. Theoretical coverage includes a cognitive model of interpreting; considerations in simultaneous interpreting; issues for interpreters who work between ASL and English

Edition details

• Publisher: John Benjamins Publishing Co
• Publication date: 2005
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 902721669X
• ISBN 13: 9789027216694
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 374
• Editor: Janzen Terry