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, Philadelphia, PA.  Retrieved from https://diinstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/RID2009_DI_FINAL0802.pdf

Gile, D. (2009). Basic concepts and models for interpreter and translator training. (Rev. ed.). Philadelphia, PA: John Benjamins North America.