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Which of the following skills is NOT necessarily required for a translator?
Which of the following skills is NOT necessarily required for a translator?
- Fluent in two or more languages
- Knowledge of source and target cultures
- Specialized training for different text types
- Ability to write poetry in a second language (correct)
What characterizes the role of an interpreter in terms of personal skills?
What characterizes the role of an interpreter in terms of personal skills?
- Ability to memorize texts verbatim
- Expert writing skills in the target language
- Strong interpersonal communication skills (correct)
- Knowledge of multiple specialized fields
Which statement is true regarding translators?
Which statement is true regarding translators?
- Translators understand both source and target language cultures. (correct)
- Being bilingual guarantees effective translation.
- Translators only need native language proficiency.
- Translators work solely with technical texts.
What is an essential competency required for a translator?
What is an essential competency required for a translator?
What aspect differentiates an interpreter's skills from those of a translator?
What aspect differentiates an interpreter's skills from those of a translator?
What is the primary function of interpreting?
What is the primary function of interpreting?
In which setting is interpreting NOT typically used?
In which setting is interpreting NOT typically used?
What characterizes simultaneous interpreting?
What characterizes simultaneous interpreting?
What distinguishes consecutive interpreting from simultaneous interpreting?
What distinguishes consecutive interpreting from simultaneous interpreting?
What does sight translation primarily involve?
What does sight translation primarily involve?
What is a requirement for an interpreter?
What is a requirement for an interpreter?
In which scenario would you likely use consecutive interpreting?
In which scenario would you likely use consecutive interpreting?
What tools are typically used in simultaneous interpreting?
What tools are typically used in simultaneous interpreting?
What skill is essential for maintaining professional relationships as a translator?
What skill is essential for maintaining professional relationships as a translator?
Which ethical principle emphasizes the importance of staying unbiased in translation work?
Which ethical principle emphasizes the importance of staying unbiased in translation work?
Where do many translators find employment?
Where do many translators find employment?
What should a translator be primarily knowledgeable about to ensure effective translation?
What should a translator be primarily knowledgeable about to ensure effective translation?
Which of the following is NOT a component of a translator's professional ethics?
Which of the following is NOT a component of a translator's professional ethics?
What characteristic most distinguishes translation from interpreting?
What characteristic most distinguishes translation from interpreting?
Which skill is important for communicating ideas clearly in translation?
Which skill is important for communicating ideas clearly in translation?
Why is professional development important for translators?
Why is professional development important for translators?
What is a primary reason for the necessity of translation in modern society?
What is a primary reason for the necessity of translation in modern society?
Which of the following does translation NOT contribute to?
Which of the following does translation NOT contribute to?
How does translation serve as a bridge between countries?
How does translation serve as a bridge between countries?
Which benefit does translation provide in terms of knowledge acquisition?
Which benefit does translation provide in terms of knowledge acquisition?
What potential consequence arises from a lack of translation?
What potential consequence arises from a lack of translation?
In what way does translation interact with globalization?
In what way does translation interact with globalization?
Which of the following best describes translation's role in societal needs?
Which of the following best describes translation's role in societal needs?
Translation is significant for which of the following aspects of modern life?
Translation is significant for which of the following aspects of modern life?
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Study Notes
Definition of Interpreting
- Interpreting involves the oral translation of spoken messages between languages.
- A person who interprets is known as an interpreter.
- Common settings for interpreting include conferences, meetings, courts, and clinics.
Types of Interpreting
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Simultaneous Interpreting:
- Performed in real-time as the speaker talks.
- Interpreters use headphones to listen and translate via a microphone to an audience through headsets.
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Consecutive Interpreting:
- Involves interpreting speech in segments as the speaker pauses.
- Interpreters often take notes to aid recall.
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Sight Translation:
- Involves orally translating written texts immediately.
- Used when instant translation is needed, without time for thorough written translation.
Skills and Characteristics of Interpreters
- Must master two or more languages fluently.
- Need knowledge of the source language (SL) and target language (TL) cultures.
- Should possess subject expertise and quick memory processing capabilities.
- Essential interpersonal communication skills to act as mediators between cultures.
Translators vs. Interpreters
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Translators:
- Focus on written texts and aim to convey messages accurately.
- Must be fully fluent in both the native and non-native languages.
- Require training specific to various text types and industry jargon.
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Competencies of Translators:
- Deep knowledge of source and target languages and their cultures.
- Excellent writing, presentation, and editing skills.
Work Environment for Translators
- Commonly employed in higher education, government, legal organizations, media, and non-profits.
- Many translators and interpreters work as freelancers or through agencies.
Professional Ethics for Translators and Interpreters
- Adherence to professional conduct and confidentiality.
- Maintaining competency and impartiality in work.
- Ensuring accuracy and clarity in their role and maintaining professional relationships.
Translation's Role in Society
- Acts as a socio-cultural bridge between nations.
- Facilitates interaction in fast-paced global environments.
- Essential for international communication, politics, and trade, promoting mutual understanding.
Translation as a Source of Knowledge
- Enables access to advancements in communication, technology, and global literature.
- Links to historical knowledge from ancient civilizations like Greek, Egyptian, and Chinese through translated texts.
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