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Consecutive Interpreting

This document outlines the principles of consecutive interpreting. It discusses 6 key aspects: 1) Understanding the ideas rather than literal words, 2) Accounting for different text types such as arguments or descriptions, 3) Identifying main ideas and making summaries, 4) Analyzing logical links between ideas, 5) Developing memory techniques, and 6) Re-expressing the meaning clearly without being word-for-word. It also provides guidance on note-taking, focusing on capturing main ideas, structure, and links between concepts in a concise yet unambiguous manner. Professional interpreters undergo 3-4 years of training to develop these skills.

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Consecutive Interpreting

This document outlines the principles of consecutive interpreting. It discusses 6 key aspects: 1) Understanding the ideas rather than literal words, 2) Accounting for different text types such as arguments or descriptions, 3) Identifying main ideas and making summaries, 4) Analyzing logical links between ideas, 5) Developing memory techniques, and 6) Re-expressing the meaning clearly without being word-for-word. It also provides guidance on note-taking, focusing on capturing main ideas, structure, and links between concepts in a concise yet unambiguous manner. Professional interpreters undergo 3-4 years of training to develop these skills.

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CONSECUTIVE

INTERPRETING

Principles of Consecutive Interpreting:

Understanding
Dealing with different kinds of texts
Identification of main ideas
Analysis of links
Memory
Re-expression

1. Understanding
= understanding of ideas/ concepts, not words

interpreters are not encyclopedic dictionaries


take advantage of the direct contact with the
delegate
attention + concentration power training
clear mind + sound psychological condition

2. Different kinds of texts (discourses)

presenting logical arguments (2 points of view +


conclusion)
sequence of logical deduction (conclusion based on
speakers p.o.v.)
descriptive (event, scene, situation, etc.)
polemical speeches (purpose: to convince the audience)
rhetorical speeches (aim: to pay tribute to someone
through elegant style; no focus on the content)
elusive speeches (aim: hiding or not communicating
something)

3. Identification of main ideas


= interpretation behind mere words

ability to make a summary without omitting


significant points

(assimilation + discrimination)

4. Analysis of links

identification of the way ideas get connected


(logical consequence, cause, effect,
opposition, contradiction, contrast, etc.) connectors

5. Memory

STM vs. LTM


training: mnemonic technique
the most important parts to be remembered and
interpreted accurately: beginning and end of
speech

6. Re-expression

not expected to provide an academically perfect


interpretation

main concern: render the meaning clearly and


correctly

Interpreters are public speakers:

- speaking clearly
- articulating precisely
- eye-contact
- pleasant appearance
- look at notes only from time to time
- tone of the voice
Interpreters = communicators

Forming a professional interpreter: 3-4 years

NOTE-TAKING IN
INTERPRETING

WHY?

it helps at relieving the memory

NOTE-TAKING

WHAT?

main ideas; structure


links
verbs: tenses, modals, conditionals
numbers, dates, proper names

NOTE-TAKING

ON WHAT?

no loose sheets
a 15 cm X 20 cm note-pad with sheets clipped at
the top
only on one side of each sheet

NOTE-TAKING

HOW?

quickly but clearly


accurate
concise, non-literary manner
large characters
easily readable
unequivocal, unambiguous (abbreviations,
symbols)

NOTE-TAKING

reflecting the structure of the speech: separate the


elements from left to right and from top to bottom:

Links (left-hand margin)

lists: vertically

subject(s)
verb(s)
object(s)

NOTE-TAKING

developing your own style (symbols,


acronyms, Greek alphabet, mathematical and
geometric symbols, international car codes,
arrows, short-hand, invented signs, etc.)

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