Consecutive Interpretation & Note-Taking Techniques Flashcards

What is the primary purpose of note-taking during consecutive interpretation?

Answer: To record key ideas, logical links, and sequence to aid memory reconstruction

Note-taking in consecutive interpretation aids memory by capturing key ideas and logical structure, not a verbatim record.

In consecutive interpretation, when does the interpreter typically begin rendering the interpretation?

Answer: After the speaker completes a full utterance or meaningful segment

In consecutive interpretation, the interpreter waits for the speaker to complete a meaningful segment or utterance before rendering the interpretation.

Which note-taking approach is most widely recommended for court consecutive interpretation?

Answer: Symbolic notation capturing meaning rather than words verbatim

Symbolic, meaning-based notation allows interpreters to capture ideas quickly without being slowed down by verbatim transcription.

What does the diagonal or slant line typically represent in interpreter note-taking systems?

Answer: A link showing the relationship between subject and predicate or cause and effect

The diagonal line in interpreter notation systems typically links the subject to the predicate or indicates a logical relationship between two ideas.

Which model, developed by Daniel Gile, is specifically used to explain cognitive load distribution in interpretation?

Answer: The Effort Model identifying Listening, Memory, and Production as separate efforts

Gile's Effort Model identifies Listening, Memory, and Production as separate cognitive efforts that must be balanced to avoid interpretation failure.

In a court setting, if a witness gives a very long answer during consecutive interpretation, what is the appropriate action?

Answer: Request a pause to ensure complete and accurate interpretation of the full answer

Court interpreters must request a pause to ensure the complete and accurate interpretation of all testimony, as summarizing or omitting content is impermissible.

Which of the following is NOT a recommended note-taking principle for consecutive court interpretation?

Answer: Transcribing every word verbatim to avoid omissions

Verbatim transcription is not recommended because it slows note-taking and distracts from listening; the goal is to capture meaning and structure.