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Advice from WHO – Translation Practice for DIs

Translation Practice for Deaf Interpreters

This activity is designed for Deaf Interpreters to practice their translation skills.

Advice for the public: Coronavirus disease (COVID-19)

Step 1:  Translate the Source Text

Create an ASL translation of the source text.  If possible, record your translation so you can review and reflect on your work.

Step 2: Assess and Reflect on your Work

Use the following […]

2023-02-07T21:00:34-06:00February 7th, 2023|

WFD – Interpreting Practice for DIs

Interpreting Practice for Deaf Interpreters

This activity is designed for Deaf Interpreters to practice their interpreting skills to meet a range of consumers needs.  Each source text has  different interpretations designed for different consumers.

Title: World Federation of the Deaf
Abstract/Description: The speaker describes the history of the World Federation of the Deaf from its overseas origin, including those who were involved […]
2023-02-07T13:40:40-06:00February 7th, 2023|

Language at Work: Deliberate Practice for Novice Interpreters

  • Are you looking to elevate the level of your interpreting skills?
  • Are you interested in being ready to interpret in a variety of work settings?
  • Are you looking for no-cost high quality options?

Check out this free online course on building capacity for interpreting in work settings.  It is an offering in Stepping Stones for Novice Interpreters, a self-directed track from the CATIE Center’s Dive In project.

2024-09-24T14:36:02-06:00January 18th, 2023|

Preparing for Performance Exams for Novice Interpreters

  • Are you looking to elevate the level of your interpreting skills?
  • Are you planning to taken an interpreter performance exam soon?
  • Are you looking for no-cost high quality options?

Check out this free online course on preparing for performance exams.  This is the second time we have offered this course as part of Stepping Stones for Novice Interpreters, a self-directed track from the CATIE Center’s Dive In project.

Preparing for […]

2024-09-25T07:58:05-06:00November 21st, 2022|

Ethical Decision-Making for Novice Interpreters

  • Are you looking to elevate the level of your interpreting skills?
  • Do you have a limited amount of time to practice and want maximum impact from what you do?
  • Are you on a budget and looking for no-cost options?

Check out this free online course on ethical decision-making for novice interpreters. It is the second offering in Stepping Stones for Novice Interpreters, a self-directed track from the CATIE Center’s […]

2024-10-01T08:45:15-06:00November 10th, 2022|

Step by Step: Effective Skill-Focused Practice for Novice Interpreters

  • Are you looking to elevate the level of your interpreting skills?
  • Do you have a limited amount of time to practice and want maximum impact from what you do?
  • Are you on a budget and looking for no-cost options?

Check out this free online course on effective skill-focused practice. It is the first offering in Stepping Stones for Novice Interpreters, a self-directed track from the CATIE Center’s Dive In […]

2024-09-24T14:43:36-06:00October 12th, 2022|

Extralinguistic Knowledge for Deaf Interpreters

What Next?


Naomi Sheneman explains the concept of extralinguistic knowledge (ELK) and how Deaf interpreters need to take that into account in their interpreting work as well recognize the unique ELK that they bring to situations based on their experiences as Deaf people.

References

Beldon, J., Forestal, E., Garcia, L., Peterson, D. (2009, August). NCIEC deaf interpreting initiative.  Paper presented at RID Deaf Caucus, […]

2022-12-22T15:02:11-06:00July 16th, 2022|

A CDI’s perpsective on the Open Process model

Arkady Belozovsky, CDI, shares a perspective on the way that an open process teaming model has the potential to benefit everyone involved in an interpreted situation.

What Next?


Naomi Sheneman explains how interpreters, especially Deaf interpreters, can put the ideas about the open process into practice.

2022-12-22T14:59:29-06:00July 16th, 2022|

A Conversation on Role-Space and Translation

Naomi Sheneman facilitates a conversation on the role-space model with Robert G. Lee and Eileen Forestal and its relevance for Deaf interpreters and translators.

2022-12-22T15:28:39-06:00July 16th, 2022|
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