Chapter 10

Question 1

What was the drawback of the older, yet established interpreting models?

Answer 1

All of them are unable to demonstrate the simultaneity of the task and the multi-tasking required of the interpreter.

Question 2

What is a common mistake many interpreters make in dealing with the source language?

Answer 2

They don’t give themselves enough processing time (start signing/speaking as soon as the first few words are delivered in the source language)

Question 3

True or False: true comprehension is only possible when the listener remains focused on the SL message until their ready to make sense of the incoming text

Answer 3

True

Question 4

Name the four factors required for an interpreter to take in the source language.

Answer 4

1. physical requirements
2. cognitive competence
3. linguistic & cultural requirements
4. social competence

Question 5

What is a good question to ask to help search for deep structure meaning in any message?

Answer 5

“What kind of response does the speaker/signer seem to be expecting from the recipients of their utterances?”

Question 6

True or False: Interpreters need to be aware of their own biases/beliefs to determine a genuine deep structure meaning of a SL

Answer 6

True

Question 7

What is a benefit to working with interpreters from different cohort groups?

Answer 7

They could offer the need for cultural expansion within your interpretation to support access to the most equivalent message.

Question 8

Before entering an interpreting assignment, an interpreter is expected to…

Answer 8

Predict! Ask yourself ‘what information can I know at this time that could help future me?

Question 9

True or False: Communication often happens in isolation.

Answer 9

False

Question 10

When is third person address typically used?

Answer 10

In setting where there are multiple consumers to add clarification for turn taking