Specialized Terminology Flashcards
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In community interpreting, what is the specialized meaning of 'cultural brokering'?
Answer: Mediating between cultures to facilitate understanding beyond literal translation
Cultural brokering in interpreting refers to the practice of bridging cultural gaps by explaining cultural concepts, practices, and values that may not have direct equivalents in the target language or culture.
Which term describes the unintended distortion that occurs when an interpreter unconsciously changes the tone, register, or meaning of a message?
Answer: Interpreter drift
Interpreter drift refers to the gradual or unintentional deviation from accurate interpretation, where small changes in wording accumulate to shift the meaning or impact of the original message.
In specialized legal interpreting, what is 'mens rea'?
Answer: The mental intention or knowledge of wrongdoing required for criminal liability
Mens rea is a Latin legal term meaning 'guilty mind,' referring to the mental element of a crime—the intention or knowledge that a defendant must have had to be found criminally liable.
What does 'in camera' mean in a court interpreting context?
Answer: Court proceedings held privately, not open to the public
In camera refers to proceedings or hearings held in private, in the judge's chambers or a closed courtroom, often to protect sensitive information or the identity of parties.
In medical interpreting, what is the accurate meaning of 'prognosis'?
Answer: A prediction of the likely course and outcome of a disease or condition
Prognosis is a medical term referring to the predicted outcome or likely course of a disease, including the chance of recovery, based on the patient's condition and other factors.
What specialized term in NAATI accreditation describes the ability to interpret accurately between a language of lesser diffusion and a major language?
Answer: Rare language pair certification
Rare language pair certification in NAATI refers to the specific credentialing pathway designed for interpreters working with languages that have smaller speaker populations and fewer qualified practitioners.
In immigration interpreting, what is 'voluntary departure' as opposed to deportation?
Answer: Permission granted to a non-citizen to leave the country at their own expense without a formal removal order
Voluntary departure allows a non-citizen to leave the United States at their own cost within a specified time, avoiding the more severe consequences of a formal deportation order on their immigration record.