Interpretation Techniques and Methods Flashcards
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In sight translation, the interpreter reads a written document and renders it orally. Which skill is MOST critical for effective sight translation?
Answer: Rapid reading comprehension combined with oral fluency
Sight translation requires simultaneous reading and speaking, so rapid reading comprehension paired with oral fluency in the target language is essential.
What is 'chunking' in the context of consecutive interpretation?
Answer: Breaking source speech into meaningful segments for note-taking
Chunking involves segmenting the source speech into logical, meaningful units so the interpreter can capture ideas cohesively in notes.
A NAATI-accredited interpreter working in a medical setting encounters a term with no direct equivalent in the target language. The best approach is to:
Answer: Provide a functional description of the concept in the target language
When no direct equivalent exists, interpreters use descriptive or functional equivalents to convey the meaning accurately.
Which of the following BEST describes 'reformulation' as an interpretation technique?
Answer: Expressing the source message's meaning in naturally idiomatic target-language form
Reformulation means conveying the full meaning of the source utterance using natural, idiomatic target-language structures rather than a word-for-word rendering.
During a simultaneous interpretation assignment, an interpreter loses track of the speaker for several seconds. The recommended technique is to:
Answer: Resume from the next understood segment without fabricating the missed content
Interpreters should resume accurately from what they can hear and must not fabricate or guess content they missed.
The 'decalage' or EVS (ear-voice span) in simultaneous interpretation refers to:
Answer: The time lag between hearing the source utterance and producing the target utterance
EVS (ear-voice span) is the deliberate lag that allows the interpreter to hear enough context before producing the target-language output.
When interpreting for a Deaf client using Auslan (Australian Sign Language), a NAATI interpreter should primarily:
Answer: Render messages in natural Auslan grammar and structure, not manually coded English
Auslan is a distinct language with its own grammar; interpreters must use natural Auslan structure rather than manually encoding English word order.