chapter 7

Question 1

L1 meaning

Answer 1

first language, native language, mother’s tongue, A-language

Question 2

L2 meaning

Answer 2

second language, will have accent and trouble expressing advanced topics

Question 3

SL meaning

Answer 3

source language the language the interpreter receives

Question 4

TL meaning

Answer 4

target language, the language the interpreter produces

Question 5

dynamic equivalence

Answer 5

maintain the speaker’s intended interaction with and impact on the audience; when accomplished in an interpretation, the speaker’s goals and level of audience involvement is the same for both the audience who receive the message in it original form the the audience who received the message through an interpreter

Question 6

modality

Answer 6

refers to the channel through which a message is expressed, specially if oral or visual

Question 7

factors of one on one settings

Answer 7

register informal or consultative
general vocabulary to jargon
turn taking (can consecutive interpret)
1 or 2 participates

Question 8

factors of small group settings

Answer 8

3-20 participates
speech goals can include informing, advising, explaining, or planning
turn taking is rapid-interpreter must be clear who is talking, convey the emotional overlay of utterance, shift back and forth from English to ASL

Question 9

factors of large group settings

Answer 9

20 plus participates
formal interactions- no turn taking
complex language
preparation is possible- printed programs, agendas, copy of speeches etc.

Question 10

simultaneous versus consecutive

Answer 10

simultaneous- interpret at the same time as the source talks, requires shorter process, more common, mandatory for formal/platform settings
consecutive- interpreters into target language after the speaker has completed a chunk, long pauses, more accurate, mostly used in one on one or small group settings