CASLI Knowledge Prep Flashcards
External Noise
Physical Noise within the Room i.e flickering overhead light (pg 3)
Physiological Noise
Biological Factors that interfere with communication i. e illness, exhaustion, or hunger (pg 3)
Psychological Noise
Discussion within peoples heads of all of the participants in the communication environment i.e internal stressors, personal judgments (pg 3 )
Contextual Environment
Includes the physical Location and persoanl History between participants
Register
Frozen, Formal, Consultative, Casual, Intimate
Formal
The formal register refers to the type of language used when one speaker addresses a fairly large group of listeners, with virtually no turn-taking or linguistic interactions between the speaker and the audience
Frozen
A frozen text is the same each time it is rendered. Frozen texts typically used in ceremonies, sports events, and religious ceremonies
Consultative
Typically one of the individuals involved in the interchange has “expert” status or an enhanced command of the topic at hand, yet there is a desire to interact with the listener or audience to confirm that communication has taken place
Casual or Informal
When this register is used the participants involved have equal status
Intimate
Intimate registers refer to communication exchanges that take place between individuals who have a shared history or experiential has that influences the communication dynamics.
Culture
Knowledge, Beliefs, Art, Morals, Laws, Customs, Material, Behavioral, Cognitive
Collectivist
70% of world cultures
Individualistic
Mainstream North American cultures. Typically encourage people to be outspoken and assertive at home, work, and school
Culture Characteristics
Identity, Shared Knowledge, Time, Trust and Credibility, Status, Sports, Doing Business, Group Membership, History, Accomplishments, Social Obligations, Credit, Punishment, Interactions, Discourse
Cultural Competency
Understanding someone’s identity to their culture and how they utilize language with it
Cultural Communication
Exchange of ideas or information that happens in a culturally influenced communication environment; one must understand the cultural frame of the speaker to fully comprehend the meaning intended
Cultural Significance for Interpreters
Cultural differences have a direct influence on interpersonal communication and interactions In both the personal and professional realm.
Intersectionalities
People who identify with one or more marginalized identities
Communications Norms - Attention-getting and Signaling Devices
Visual Signaling - Waving, Flicking Lights, Shoulder Touching, Tapping on Desks, Stomping on Floors
Communication Norms
Eye Contact and Physical Presence
Reciprocal Signs
Emotional Display
Interpreting with African American Deaf People
Need to be aware of Family/Community and Spirituality and Religion, Language and Time/Status
Hispanic Collectivist Cultures
Elders and church leaders respected; matrilineal
Status - Varied
Work Ethic - Long history of strong work ethic
Professional Accountability - Confidentiality 1.1.1
1.1.1 Members will respect the privacy of consumers and hold in confidence all information obtained in the course of professional service. Members may be released from this obligation only with their consumer’s authorization or when ordered by law
Professional Accountability - Confidentiality 1.1.2
1.1.2 Where necessary, a member may exchange pertinent information with a colleague in order to provide consistent quality of service. This will be done in a manner that protected the information and the consumers.
Professional Accountability - Confidentiality 1.1.3
1.1.3 Members need to be aware that other professional codes of conduct may impact upon their work. In such circumstances, members will make appropriate professional decisions and conduct themselves in a manner benefiting the setting and the profession
Professional Accountability - Professional Conduct 1.2.1
1.2.1 Members will hold the needs of consumers primary when making professional decisions
Professional Accountability - Professional Conduct 1.2.2
1.2.2 Members shall recognize that all work is undertaken by them on an individual basis, whether pro bono or paid, will ultimately reflect the integrity of themselves and of the profession
Professional Accountability - Professional Conduct 1.2.3
1.2.3 Members shall conduct themselves in a professional manner at all times. They shall not badger or coerce individuals or agencies to use their professional service
Professional Accountability - Professional Conduct 1.2.4
1.2.4 Members shall take into account the limitations of their abilities, knowledge, and the resources available to them prior to accepting work. They will remove themselves from a given setting when they realize the ability to provide professional service.
Professional Accountability - Professional Conduct 1.2.5
1.2.5 Members must be aware of personal circumstances or conflicts of interest that might interfere with their effectiveness, They will refrain from conduct that can lead to substandard performance and/or harm to anyone including themselves and consumers.
Professional Accountability - Professional Conduct 1.2.6
1.2.6 Members are accountable to AVLIC and to their local chapter affiliate for professional and ethical conduct. Further, members are responsible to discuss and resolve, in a professional manner, issues arising from breaches of ethical or professional conduct on the paper of the individual colleagues after they are observed.
Professional Accountability - Scope of Practice 1.3.1
1.3.1 Members will refrain from using their professional role to perform other functions that lie beyond the scope of an interpreting assignment and the parameters of their professional duties. They will not counsel, advise, or interject personal opinions
Professional Accountability - Scope of Practice 1.3.2
1.3.2 When functioning as a part of a professional team it is understood that members will limit their expertise to interpreting. In such settings, it may be appropriate for members to comment on the overall effectiveness of communication, the interpreting process, and to suggest appropriate resources and referrals.
Professional Accountability - Scope of Practice 1.3.3
1.3.3 Members will refrain from manipulating work situations for personal benefit or gain. When working as independent contractors, a member may promote their professional service within the scope of their practice.
Professional Accountability - Integrity of Service 1.4
1.4 Members will demonstrate sound professional judgment and accept responsibility for their decisions. Members will make every attempt to avoid situations that constitute a real or perceived conflict of interest.
Professional Competence - Qualifications to Practice 2.1
2.1 Members shall understand the difference between professional and social interaction. They will establish and maintain appropriate boundaries between themselves and consumers. Members will assume responsibility to ensure relationships with all parties involved are reasonable, fair, and professional
Professional Competence - Faithfulness of Interpretation
2.2 Every interpretation shall be faithful to and render exactly the message of the source text. A faithful interpretation. The fidelity of an interpretation includes an adaptation to make the form, the tone, and the deeper meaning of the source text felt in the target language and culture.
Professional Competence - Accountability for Professional Competence 2.3.1
2.3.1 Members will accept full responsibility for the quality of their work and will refrain from making inaccurate statements regarding their competence. education, experience, or certification
Professional Competence - Accountability for Professional Competence 2.3.2
2.3.2 Members are responsible for properly preparing themselves for the work contracted
Professional Competence - Accountability for Professional Competence 2.3.3
2.3.3 Members will accept contracts for work only after determining they have the appropriate qualifications and can remain neutral throughout the assignment
Professional Competence - Ongoing Professional Development 2.4.1
2.4.1 Members will incorporate current theoretical and applied knowledge, enhance that knowledge through continuing education throughout their professional careers, and will strive for AVLIC certification.
Professional Competence - Ongoing Professional Development 2.4.2
2.4.2 Members will aim to be self-directed learners, pursuing education opportunities that are relevant to their professional practice. This could include but is not limited to peer review, collegial consultation, mentoring, and regular feedback regarding specific areas of skill development
Professional Competence - Non - Discrimination 3.1
3.1 Members will respect the individuality, the right to self-determination, and the autonomy of the people with whom they work. They will not discriminate based on ethnicity, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion, personal beliefs and practices, social status, or any other factor
Professional Competence - Communication Preferences 3.2
3.2 Members will respect and use the form of communication preferred by those deaf and hard of hearing consumers for whom they provide service
Professional Competence - Deaf Interpreters 3.3
3.3 The services of a Deaf interpreter may be required when working with individuals who use regional sign dialects, nonstandard signs, foreign sign languages, and those with emerging language use. They may also be used with individuals who have disabling conditions that impact communication.
Professional Competence - Integrity of Professional Relationships 4.1
4.1 Members shall understand the difference between professional and social interactions. Yey will establish and maintain appropriate boundaries between themselves and consumers. members will assume responsibility to ensure relationships with all parties are reasonable, fair, and professional
Professional Competence - Impartiality 4.2.1
4.2.1 Members shall remain neutral, impartial, and objective. They will refrain from altering a message for political, religious, moral, or philosophical reasons or any other biased or subjective consideration.
Professional Competence - Impartiality 4.2.2
4.2.2 Should a member not be able to put aside personal biases or reactions which threaten impartiality, the member will examine options available to them. This may include not accepting work or withdrawing their services from the assignment or contract
Professional Competence - Respect for Colleagues 4.3.1
4.3.1 Members will act towards colleagues in a spirit of mutual cooperation, treating and portraying them to others with respect, courtesy, fairness, and good faith. Members are encouraged to share their knowledge with their colleagues’ in a spirit of mutual assistance.
Professional Competence - Respect for Colleagues 4.3.2
4.3.2 Members have a professional obligation to assist and encourage new interpreting practitioners in the profession.
Professional Competence - Respect for Colleagues 4.3.3
4.3.3 Members shall not abuse the god faith of other members or be guilty of a breach of trust or the use of unfair tactics
Professional Competence - Business Practices 5.1.1
5.1.1 Members will refrain from any unfair competition with their colleagues, including but not limited to engaging in comparative advertising, willfully undercutting or artificially inflating fees during times when market demand exceeds supply
Professional Competence - Business Practices 5.1.2
5.1.2 Members will conduct themselves in all phases of the interpreting situation in a manner benefitting the profession, including negotiating work and contracts, obtaining suitable preparation material, and choice of attire and professional development.
Professional Competence - Business Practices 5.1.3
5.1.3 Members will honor professional commitments made when accepting work and will follow through on their obligations. Members may not unilaterally terminate work of a contract unless the have fair and reasonable grounds to do so
Professional Competence - Business Practices 5.1.4
5.1.4 members shall take reasonable care of the material and/or property was given to them by a consumer and may not lend such or use it for purposes other than those for which it was entrusted to them.
Professional Competence - Accurate Representation of Credentials 5.2.1
5.2.1 Members shall not by any means engage in, nor allow the use of, statements that are false, misleading, incomplete, or likely to mislead consumers or members or the public