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Sign Language Interpreting Exploring Its Art and Science

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ISBN-10: 0205407943

ISBN-13: 9780205407941

Edition: 2nd 2004

Authors: David Alan Stewart, Jerome D. Schein, Brenda E. Cartwright

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Sign Language Interpreting: Exploring Its Art and Science is a comprehensive exploration of the practice and research relating to sign language interpreting. A pleasant, conversational style of writing is used to present the problems, issues, and options in this field as they are best known today. The text nurtures a rational discourse that will enhance the development of professional interpreting in ways that will satisfy participants. The reader is taken on a journey from the early days of interpreting, to the professionalization of interpreters, to an examination of past and present models of interpreting. Two models are introduced that take into account the influence of all…    
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Book details

List price: $121.00
Edition: 2nd
Copyright year: 2004
Publisher: Allyn & Bacon, Incorporated
Publication date: 9/26/2003
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 288
Size: 7.01" wide x 9.25" long x 0.31" tall
Weight: 1.232
Language: English

Preface
Acknowledgments
About the Authors
Introduction
Our Philosophy
Terminology
Some Professional Issues
Organization of the Book
Study Guide
Activities
From Favor to Profession: The History of Interpreting
When and Where Did Interpreting Originate?
The Professionalization of Interpreting
Interpreting with Deaf Participants
Interpreter Organizations
Social and Legal Milestones
Preparation of Interpreters
Interpreting in Other Countries
Nurturing the Interpreting Profession
Study Guide
Activities
Models of Interpreting
An Interactive Model
Elements of Other Interpreting Models
Conclusions
Endnotes
Study Guide
Activities
Physical Factors
The Auditory Field
The Visual Field
Personal Factors
Managing the Environment
Study Guide
Activities
Psychological Factors
The Psychology of the Interpreter
Psychology of Deaf Participants
Psychology of Hearing Participants
Psychology of Interpreting Interactions
Psychological Research
Summary
Study Guide
Activities
Varieties of Settings
Variations in Form and Participants
Variations in Settings
Summary
Study Guide
Activities
Language and Culture
Respecting Other Cultures
Using New Signs
Cultural Misinterpretations
Language as Power
The Interpreter's Responsibilities
Cultural Mediation
American Sign Language
English-Based Sign Systems
The Interpreter's Linguistic Tools
Summary
Study Guide
Activities
The Business of Interpreting
Supply and Demand
Projecting Demand
Other Demands
Negative Influences on Demand
The Supply
Remuneration
Trends in Fees
Marketing Interpreter Services
Consumer Education
Certification and Licensure
Malpractice
Cost-Benefit Analyses
An Innovative Marketing Plan
Summary
Study Guide
Activities
Ethics
The RID Code of Ethics
Following the Code
Uncharted Ethics
Summary
Study Guide
Activities
Educational Interpreting
Educational Placement before and after P.L. 94-142
The Role of Educational Interpreters
Educational Levels
Communication Decisions
Working Conditions
Supply and Demand
Legal Aspects
The Research Basis
Summary
Study Guide
Activities
The Future
Demand
Remote Interpreting
Alternatives to Sign Language Interpreting
Supply
Research
Trends in Educational Interpreting
Interpreter Demographics
Participant Characteristics
Ethics
Evaluation
The Coming Consensus
Study Guide
Activities
Appendixes
Interpreter and Transliterator Certifications
Participant Perspectives on Interpreting
Profiles
The NAD-RID National Council on Interpreting
References and Bibliography
Index