Topics in signed language interpreting : theory and practice / edited by Terry Janzen.

Contributor(s):

Janzen, Terry

Material type: Text

TextSeries: Benjamins translation library ; v. 63. | Benjamins translation library. EST subseries.Publication details: Amsterdam ; Philadelphia : J. Benjamins Pub. Co., ©2005.Description: 1 online resource (xii, 362 pages) : illustrationsContent type:

text

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computer

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online resource

ISBN:

9789027294159
9027294151
9789027216694
902721669X

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Electronic books.

Additional physical formats: Print version:: Topics in signed language interpreting.DDC classification:

419 22

LOC classification:

HV2402 .T67 2005eb

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Contents:

Topics in Signed Language Interpreting; Editorial page; Title pagr; LCC data; dedication; Table of contents; Contributors; Acknowledgements; Part I. Introduction; 1. Introduction to the theory and practice of signed language interpreting; Part II. Aspects of interpreting theory; 2. Towards a cognitive model of interpreting; 3. Making the effort in simultaneous interpreting; 4. Interpretation and language use; 5. Contact sign, transliteration and interpretation in Canada; 6. Consecutive and simultaneous interpreting; 7. Ethics and professionalism in interpreting.

Summary: Interpreters who work with signed languages and those who work strictly with spoken languages share many of the same issues regarding their training, skill sets, and fundamentals of practice. Yet interpreting into and from signed languages presents unique challenges for the interpreter, who works with language that must be seen rather than heard. The contributions in this volume focus on topics of interest to both students of signed language interpreting and practitioners working in community, conference, and education settings. Signed languages dealt with include American Sign Language, Langu.

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Includes bibliographical references and indexes.

Interpreters who work with signed languages and those who work strictly with spoken languages share many of the same issues regarding their training, skill sets, and fundamentals of practice. Yet interpreting into and from signed languages presents unique challenges for the interpreter, who works with language that must be seen rather than heard. The contributions in this volume focus on topics of interest to both students of signed language interpreting and practitioners working in community, conference, and education settings. Signed languages dealt with include American Sign Language, Langu.

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