Knowledge Exam Prep Flashcards
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The contextual environment includes what two things?
- The physical location where the interaction is taking place
- The personal history each participant brings to the event
What are external noises?
flickering of an overhead light, the squeal of a poorly connected microphone, or the incessant coughing of an individual
What are physiological noises?
biological factors that interfere with communication, like illness, exhaustion, or hunger
What are psychological noises?
happens in the head of all participants in the communication environment, like internal stress, personal judgments, random thoughts
What are the 5 levels of formality (registers)?
Frozen, Formal, Consultative, Informal, and Intimate
Explain Frozen setting.
When used: weddings, funerals, ceremonies, sports events, etc
vocab/structure: handed down through the years- sometimes archaic
turn-taking: no turn-taking
rate/volume: slowed slightly and signs and speech are more enunciated
Explain Formal setting.
When used: sports arenas, auditoriums, theaters, churches, presentations, etc
vocab/structure: compound and complex
turn-taking: no informal or spontaneous turn-taking when this is used
rate/volume: clear diction- well-enunciated articulation, slower than normal rate production
Explain Consultative settings.
When used: one-on-one or small group interactions
vocab/structure: Complete, compound sentence structure
turn-taking: a variety of turn-taking ways
rate/volume: will be dictated by the physical environment, characteristics of the participants and the personal style of the speaker
Explain Informal setting.
When used: neighbors, co-workers, students, colleagues, etc are chatting as peers or equals
vocab/structure: fragments, run-on sentences within informal changes, slang, and improper grammatical forms are used
turn-taking: more fluid and a certain amount of interrupting to take the floor
rate/volume: rapid rate of speaking or signing, less enunciation, and production
Explain Intimate setting.
When used: informal, casual settings; individuals who are interacting that has a close relationship
vocab/structure: use of complex sentences and sometimes without the use of any languages at all
turn-taking: rapid
rate/volume: jargon or technical language- can be fast
What are the three different definitions of Culture?
- UNESCO: the dynamic value of systems of learned attitudes with assumptions, conventions, beliefs, and rules to relate to one another and the world
- Padden and Humphries: A set of learned behaviors of a group of people who have language, values, rules, and traditions
- Kohls: define a community’s general beliefs, religious beliefs, myths, values, and knowledge
What is Culture made up of?
general beliefs, religious beliefs, myths, values, and knowledge
Why are culture and language intertwined?
Culture is a system of meanings and values, language is the primary medium through which culture is communicated and shared with others
What are the two cultures that the world can be divided into? And whiches culture foes most of the world fall into?
collectivist and individualist cultures; 70% of the world falls into collectivist cultures
What does cultural identity mean?
the way an individual’s cultural of birth influences a person’s beliefs and self-concept; individuals make choices regarding the culture that will form the heart of their personal identity
Why is knowing about different cultures important for interpreters?
It is their job to mediate communication between people of at least two different languages and cultures and different group identities.- they need to learn about the cultural norms and world views of others.
Culture can be divided into which three subjects according to Marie Philip?
- Material
- Behavioral
- Cognitive
The norm for respectful communication generally includes what four characteristics?
- speaking directly to the other individual and calling him or her by name
- making and maintaining fairly consistent eye contact
- using an assertive volume of speech
- speaking truthfully- indicating agreement or disagreement in a direct and forthright manner
Expand on Interpersonal communication and interactions.
there can be an impact of cultural differences with interpersonal relationships. Ex: Japanese man and an American woman
What is the primary shaping of our concepts of who we are?
Language
As interpreters what must we become mindful of?
culture norms, values, and traditions of each group to the best of our ability
True or False: Readers are reminded that the norms and values of one culture should not be considered more correct or less correct than the norms and values of another culture group.
True
Deaf culture is based on what?
based on sight: getting the attention of another, signaling the telephone or doorbell ringing, communicating ideas through visual, etc.
What do introductions, greetings, and leaving-taking look like in Deaf Culture?
- typically not concerned about clock-time
- takes about 20- 40 minutes to get things
started
- important for individuals to connect upon
arrival
- leaving-taking takes about 15-30 minutes