Video Relay Service Interpreters


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The eighth volume in the Studies in Interpretation series considers the complexities of video relay services, constraints on access imposed by regulatory processes, and future directions suggested by 21 formal interviews with VRS interpreters.




Professional Autonomy in Video Relay Service Interpreting


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This volume examines how VRS interpreters exercise professional autonomy in decision-making and quality of services provided, despite the constraints that arise from rules and regulations established by federal agencies and corporate entities.




American Sign Language For Dummies with Online Videos


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Grasp the rich culture and language of the Deaf community To see people use American Sign Language (ASL) to share ideas is remarkable and fascinating to watch. Now, you have a chance to enter the wonderful world of sign language. American Sign Language For Dummies offers you an easy-to-access introduction so you can get your hands wet with ASL, whether you're new to the language or looking for a great refresher. Used predominantly in the United States, ASL provides the Deaf community with the ability to acquire and develop language and communication skills by utilizing facial expressions and body movements to convey and process linguistic information. With American Sign Language For Dummies, the complex visual-spatial and linguistic principles that form the basis for ASL are broken down, making this a great resource for friends, colleagues, students, education personnel, and parents of Deaf children. Grasp the various ways ASL is communicated Get up to speed on the latest technological advancements assisting the Deaf Understand how cultural background and regionalism can affect communication Follow the instructions in the book to access bonus videos online and practice signing along with an instructor If you want to get acquainted with Deaf culture and understand what it's like to be part of a special community with a unique shared and celebrated history and language, American Sign Language For Dummies gets you up to speed on ASL fast.







Interactive Interpreting


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The work of sign language interpreters has evolved from a mostly monologic style of interpreting to the current use of an interactive style of interpreting. Research has shown that most of an interpreter's work occurs in settings that involve face-to-face interaction with fewer than five participants, including the interpreter. Interactive interpreting may appear to be easy, but it is demanding work. Interactive interpreting is present in the business world for job interviews or job reviews, in the medical field during examinations and procedures, in the educational setting when students meet with counselors or teachers, and in personal settings during social events. Despite all this work in interactive interpreting, the idea of examining what happens within the interpreting process has occurred relatively recently. The need is even greater as more deaf consumers start using video relay services (VRS). Even though VRS is a relatively new service, its rapid growth has created a great need for highly skilled interpreters who understand how to effectively interpret interactive discourse, especially because of the sensitive nature of many calls.




Police Investigative Interviews and Interpreting


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Police interviews with suspects and witnesses provide some of the most significant evidence in criminal investigations. Frequently challenging, they require special training and skills. This interaction process is further complicated when the suspect or witness does not speak the same language as the interviewer. A professional reference that can b




Reading Between the Signs


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In Reading Between the Signs, Anna Mindess provides a perspective on a culture that is not widely understood - American Deaf culture. With the collaboration of three distinguished Deaf consultants, Mindess explores the implications of cultural differences at the intersection of the Deaf and hearing worlds. Used in sign language interpreter training programs worldwide, Reading Between the Signs is a resource for students, working interpreters and other professionals. This important new edition retains practical techniques that enable interpreters to effectively communicate their clients' intent, while its timely discussion of the interpreter's role is broadened in a cultural context. NEW TO THIS EDITION: New chapter explores the changing landscape of the interpreting field and discusses the concepts of Deafhood and Deaf heart. This examination of using Deaf interpreters pays respect to the profession, details techniques and shows the benefits of collaboration.




Introduction to VRS Interpreting: A Curriculum Guide


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"The Introduction to VRS Interpreting curriculum guide provides educators with a valuable tool for teaching interpreting students about work in video relay service (VRS) and video remote interpreting (VRI) settings. Students will learn the challenges that are assosciated with this work, as well as the interpreting skills needed to devlop to do it effectively. While this curriculum is not designed to fully prepare students to work in these settings upon completing the course, the lessons can be a springboard for success in VRS and VRI settings. The curriculum was designed with flexibility in mind and can be used in one-, two- or three credit-hour courses. Each lesson contains a lesson plan, recommended readings, and the necessary supporting materials for the course. The curriculum guide also gives you access to a host of online tools, including additional curriculum information, as well as downloadable lesson plans and slideshow presentations. Whether you're an instructor preparing to teach an entire course or looking for just a few lessons, you'll find invaluable information in this curriculum guide."--Back cover.




ROUTLEDGE ENCYCLOPEDIA OF INTERPRETING STUDIES


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The Routledge Encyclopedia of Interpreting Studies is the authoritative reference for anyone with an academic or professional interest in interpreting. Drawing on the expertise of an international team of specialist contributors, this single-volume reference presents the state of the art in interpreting studies in a much more fine-grained matrix of entries than has ever been seen before. For the first time all key issues and concepts in interpreting studies are brought together and covered systematically and in a structured and accessible format. With all entries alphabetically arranged, extensively cross-referenced and including suggestions for further reading, this text combines clarity with scholarly accuracy and depth, defining and discussing key terms in context to ensure maximum understanding and ease of use. Practical and unique, this Encyclopedia of Interpreting Studies presents a genuinely comprehensive overview of the fast growing and increasingly diverse field of interpreting studies.




Interpretation Skills


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