Interpreting in Spanish-influenced Settings: Introduction
Scenario Synopsis
Arlene Narvaez and Yolanda Chavira, members of the NCIEC Trilingual Task Force, introduce the “Interpreting in Spanish-Influenced Settings” project.
Interpreting in Spanish-influenced Settings: Parent-Teacher Conference
Scenario Synopsis
This interactive video captures a parent-teacher conference between a Spanish-speaking mother and a deaf teacher. The interaction is interpreted by a trilingual interpreter.
Credits for this Video
This video was originally created by the National Consortium of […]
Working on Register in “Deaf Education” (ASL to English)
Developed by ASL Flurry
Competencies Addressed: Simultaneous interpreting
Time Required for Activity: 45-60 mins
Objective:
Interpreters will:
- Produce an interpretation that is equivalent to the academic register used in the source video.
In this ASL address, […]
ASL to English simultaneous interpretation: Oregon flood (1 of 2)
Developed by ASL Flurry
Time Required for Activity: 60-90 mins
Competencies Address:
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- Semantic equivalence
- Comprehension: ASL lexicon
- Comprehension: ASL discourse
- Production: English lexicon
Objective(s):
Learners will:
- Demonstrate effective preparation procedures for an ASL to English interpreting assignment
- Interpret fingerspelling accurately
- Interpret spatial relationships […]
Understanding Language Register in English
| Definition | Examples |
| This style of communication rarely or never changes and thus is ‘frozen’ in time and content. | Wedding vows, Miranda rights, Lord’s Prayer, Pledge of Allegiance, historical speeches |
| Definition | Examples |
| This language is used in formal settings and is one-way in nature. This use of language usually follows a commonly accepted format. It is usually impersonal and formal. | Speeches, school lessons, sermons, announcements |
| Definition | Examples |
| This is a standard form of […] |
Working Together: Interpreting Issues in the African American/Black Community – Anthony Aramburo
Cultural and Linguistic Diversity Series:”Working Together: Interpreting Issues in the AfricanAmerican/Black Community” Anthony Aramburo, Presenter[Videotape].El Paso, TX: El Paso Community College. TRT 26:51 Spoken English with OpenCaptions.
Segment One:”An Educational Path to Interpreting'”‘
Segment Two:”History of NAOBI – Anthony Aramburo, President
Segment Three: “WorkingTogether:Interpreting Issues in the African American/BlackCommunity”
The three segments were designed to give an overview to interpreting within the AfricanAmerican/Black […]
Asian Values and Interpreting Issues – Jan Nishimura
National Multicultural Interpreter Project (2000).
Cultural and Linguistic Diversity Series: Asian Values and Interpreting Issues – Jan Nishimura [Videotape].
El Paso, TX: El PasoCommunityCollege. (TRT:68Spoken Englishand Open Captioned)
This is a lecture on Asian values and interpreting issues from the perspective of theNMIP Asian/Pacific Islander Team Leader – Jan Nishimura. The lecture material can be used for English text analysis,ASL interpreting practice both consecutive and simultaneous,and for building […]
The Legacy of Eliza Taylor
Region VI Interpreter Education Program (1999). The Legacy of Eliza Taylor [Videotape].
Little Rock, AR: University of Little Rock Arkansas.
This project was co-sponsored with UALR who produced and disseminated the videotape.
Mexican American and Mexican National Deaf Language Samples Tape 2
National Multicultural Interpreter Project (2000). Cultural and Linguistic Diversity Series: Mexican American and Mexican National Deaf Language Samples Tape 2 [Videotape]. El Paso, TX: El Paso Community College. (TRT: 47.00) Lenguaje de Señas Mexicano LSM Samples)
This videotape is the life experiences of Francisco Alvarez and Beatrice Zuniga who are LSM users and code-switching in English. No translation is provided. [Videotape]. El Paso, TX: El Paso Community College. Mexican Sign […]