2021
DOI: 10.1080/1750399x.2020.1868172
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Interpreting international sign: mapping the interpreter’s profile

Abstract: This is the first study mapping the profile of International Sign (IS) conference interpreters worldwide. Rather than a language, IS is a set of variable communicative practices used by deaf persons in international settings. In addition, international institutions and organisations increasingly offer IS interpreting services in order to provide accessibility. As IS is created through contact by deaf persons with various sign languages, IS is continuously changing and evolving. Because IS is not conventionalis… Show more

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“…IS interpreters continue to be in high demand at international organisations (SCIC, 2021; de de Wit & Sluis, 2016). There is limited data available on the number of days IS conference interpreters are recruited by international organisations.…”
Section: Assessment Recruitment and Training Of Conference Interpretersmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…IS interpreters continue to be in high demand at international organisations (SCIC, 2021; de de Wit & Sluis, 2016). There is limited data available on the number of days IS conference interpreters are recruited by international organisations.…”
Section: Assessment Recruitment and Training Of Conference Interpretersmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…weeks or months rather than years). What makes interpretation with IS especially challenging is that the interpreter must produce an interpretation for a linguistically and culturally diverse audience present in the conference room as well as anyone watching remotely (Wit et al 2021).…”
Section: Interpreting Directly Between a Spoken And A Signed Languagementioning
confidence: 99%
“…Finally, given all of the above, it must be mentioned that it is a challenge for conference organizers to book experienced SLCIs for their event, specifically IS interpreters, as the number of qualified IS interpreters is limited (Wit et al 2021).…”
Section: Interpreting Directly Between a Spoken And A Signed Languagementioning
confidence: 99%