Revisiting the Interpreter’s Role

Angelelli, Claudia V.

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“…Depuis une dizaine d'années, plusieurs études en interprétation communautaire (Angelelli, 2004;Roberts, 1995;Wadensjö, 1998, entre autres), ont remis en question ce modèle traditionnel du rôle de l'interprète et ont souligné les rôles non linguistiques que ce dernier peut remplir. Roberts (1995, pp.…”

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Au-delà de la médiation linguistique : le rôle de l’interprète dans les négociations des traités conclus avec les Autochtones du Canada (1850-1923)

Agrifoglio

2006

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L’objet de cet article est d’analyser le rôle des interprètes dans les négociations des traités de cession de territoire conclus avec les Autochtones au Canada entre 1850 et 1923. Nous examinons, dans un premier temps, le contexte des négociations et présentons quelques données préliminaires sur les interprètes qui y ont participé. Il apparaît que le rôle des interprètes se caractérisait par le cumul des fonctions de « négociateur », d’« informateur » et de « conseiller » et qu’il allait donc bien au-delà de la médiation linguistique. Dans un deuxième temps, nous présentons quelques considérations théoriques sur l’interprétation conçue comme instrument d’assimilation ou de résistance, ainsi que comme véhicule pour transmettre des valeurs et non seulement des contenus. Ainsi, c’est en reconnaissant et en analysant le pouvoir qu’a l’interprète de devenir « visible » et d’intervenir délibérément dans le déroulement des rencontres que l’on peut envisager l’interprétation comme un acte social, culturel et idéologique.The purpose of this paper is to analyze the role of interpreters during the negotiation of land surrender treaties signed with Canada’s First Nations from 1850 to 1923. Firstly, the context of the negotiations is examined and some preliminary information about the interpreters is provided. The role of interpreters includes the functions of “negotiator”, “informant” and “advisor”, going beyond simple linguistic mediation. Secondly, we present some theoretical considerations to conceive of interpreting as an instrument of assimilation and resistance, as well as a vehicle for transmitting values and not just content. By acknowledging and analyzing the power of the interpreter to become “visible” and intervene deliberately in the exchange, we are able to define interpreting as a social, cultural and ideological act

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Au-delà de la médiation linguistique : le rôle de l’interprète dans les négociations des traités conclus avec les Autochtones du Canada (1850-1923)

Agrifoglio

2006

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“…The topic has also traditionally been the subject of a great deal of controversy, however, especially in legal settings, and not only between users of interpreting services, on the one hand, and interpreting practitioners on the other, but also among interpreting practitioners themselves (e.g. Angelelli 2004;Hale 2004). Section 3 explores this controversy further.…”

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The Community Interpreter: A Question of Role

Jacobsen¹

2017

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Studies of conference interpreting and community interpreting differ from studies of the translation of written texts in their object of study. Thus, unlike studies of written translations, studies of interpreting have traditionally focused on the individual performing the translation, i.e. the interpreter, as opposed to interpreting. Moreover, whereas research in conference interpreting has traditionally centred on issues connected with the process of interpreting, research in community interpreting has traditionally centred on role perceptions and expectations among users of interpreting services and interpreting practitioners. This article presents an overview of relevant community interpreting literature and shows how the topic of interpreter role has always dominated the fi eld.

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“…Interpreters have traditionally been perceived as a mere language converters of the message uttered by the speaker, drawing minimum attention to the self, although the invisible self of the interpreter has been challenged by the scholars (Angelelli 2004;Hale 2007;Metzger 1999;Morris 1995;Roy 1993;Tate and Turner 1997;Wadenjsö 1998) in favour of "co-participation" and "co-construction," as opposed to a mechanical relaying of messages. The same concept of a passive message conveyer is largely expected of interpreters, but interpreters are increasingly found to be vocal and organised when it comes to their rights to fair treatment, or the rights of the service recipient on humanitarian grounds.…”

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Tożsamość, Ograniczenia Kulturowe Oraz Tłumacze Mniejszości Etnicznych

Gurung¹

2015

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This paper explores the identity construction of ethnic minority (EM) interpreters in Hong Kong and the way cultural differences are incorporated into interpreting in legal settings. The linkage between the two key themes under this study is intertwined by a proposition that an EM interpreter is able to identify cultural differences at work because of his/her close affiliation with the culture, language and ethnicity. In examining the formation of EM interpreters' professional identities, the intricate interplay of the interpreters' perceptions, knowledge, native values and beliefs on the one hand and institutional mechanisms/mainstream practice on the other, will be studied. Based on the theoretical framework of Jenkins' internal-external dialectic of identification developed in Social Identity (2004) and Rethinking Ethnicity (2008), I will integrate Neuliep's (2009) contextual approach of intercultural communication to examine the integration of cultural differences in interpreters' interpretation. The research methods primarily used in this project are Milroy's (1987Milroy's ( , 2003 approach of social networking and critical ethnography (Madison 2005). Social networking has been used as an overarching theme in navigating contacts for collecting data and analysing the network dynamics that influence interpreting practice. Likewise, critical ethnography has been used as a tool to investigate how different power structures impact legal interpreting practice. Need for proper assessment, accreditation, professional development opportunities and the code of ethics have emerged as overlapping topics in the process of data collection. As interpreting practice in EM languages in Hong Kong is still relatively unexplored, the project aims at providing viable recommendations to the development of the interpreting profession in legal settings, in particular in Hong Kong.Key words: Identity, culture, context, social networking and critical ethnography TOŻSAMOŚĆ, OGRANICZENIA KULTUROWE ORAZ TŁUMACZE MNIEJSZOŚCI ETNICZNYCH Abstrakt: W artykule zostaje podjęta analiza tożsamości etnicznych tłumaczy w Hong Kongu. Zaprezentowano również sposób w jaki różnice kulturowe są adaptowane w interpretacji prawniczej. Metoda badawcza zaprezentowana w pracy

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Revisiting the Interpreter’s Role

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Au-delà de la médiation linguistique : le rôle de l’interprète dans les négociations des traités conclus avec les Autochtones du Canada (1850-1923)

Au-delà de la médiation linguistique : le rôle de l’interprète dans les négociations des traités conclus avec les Autochtones du Canada (1850-1923)

The Community Interpreter: A Question of Role

Tożsamość, Ograniczenia Kulturowe Oraz Tłumacze Mniejszości Etnicznych

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