Preface

Acknowledgments

Introduction

Looking Back

Interpreting in Antiquity

Part 1: Breaking Ground

Introduction

An Investigation into Conference Interpreting

Research into simultaneous translation

The effects of source language presentation rate on the performance of simultaneous conference Interpreters

Segmentation of Input in Simultaneous Translation

Simultaneous Interpretation: Qualitative and Linguistic Data

Part 2: Laying Foundations

Introduction

Semantic Aspects of Psycholinguistic Research in Simultaneous Interpretation

Simultaneous Interpreting: Interdependence of Variables in the Interpreting Process, Interpreting Models and Interpreting Strategies

Language and Memory: A Study of Note - Taking in Consecutive Interpreting

Simultaneous Interpretation - Units of Meaning and Other Features

Part 3: Modeling the Process

Introduction

Process Models in Simultaneous Interpretation

Conference Interpreting as a Cognitive Management Problem

Meaning Assembly in Simultaneous Interpretation

Part 4: Broadening the View

Introduction

Perspectives on the Role of Interpreter

A Typology of Interpreter - Mediated Events

Nonverbal Communication in Simultaneous and Consecutive Interpretation: A Theoretical Model and New Perspectives

Part 5: Observing the Product and its Effects

Introduction

Interpreting: A Text Linguistic Approach

Lexical Similarity vs Lexical Dissimilarity in Consecutive Interpreting: A Product - Oriented Study of Form - Based vs Meaning - Based Interpreting

The Impact of Politeness in Witness Testimony: The Influence of the Court Interpreter

Part 6: Examining Expectations and Norms

Introduction

An Exploratory Study of Translational Norms in Simultaneous Interpreting: Methodological Reflections

Conference Interpretation: Expectations of Different User Groups

Quality Assessment in Simultaneous Interpreting: The Importance of Nonverbal Communication

Part 7: (Re) Defining the Role

Introduction

The Problem with Definitions, Descriptions, and the Role Metaphors of Interpreters

The Double Role of a Dialogue Interpreter

The Code and the Culture: Sign Language Interpreting - In Search of the New Breed's Ethics

Looking Ahead

The Empire Talks Back: Orality, Heteronomy and The Cultural Turn in Interpreting Studies

Bibliography

Name Index

Subject Index