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Translation and interpretation - Coggle Diagram
Translation and interpretation
What is a translator and an interpreter?
intercultural mediator who links two cultures and languages involved in a dialogue.
What is its role?
Facilitate intercultural communication.
Its role is not only to interpret words but also non
verbal expressions, intentions and perceptions of a party before the other party.
What is interpretation?
It is the activity of oral reproduction of a source language into a target language.
Example:
Speeches
presentations
arguments
Etc...
It implies:
Knowledge of interpretation.
knowledge and ability to play at an advanced level of
working languages.
Experience.
What is translation?
Refers to written documents.
Example:
Functional translation
According to the need or desired purpose.
Authorized translation
Official or international documents.
Adaptation
According to the need or desired purpose.
Informative translation
Summary or relevant passages.
Update
Change or update.
Making the text local
Information and commercial advertising.
Making the text international
Localization of the source text.
Technical documentation
Reference texts.
It implies:
Written linguistic knowledge of the working languages.
Knowledge of the specific
translation processes.
Translator
Translator features
Solid knowledge of both languages.
Cultural sensitivity.
Neutrality.
Knowledge of both parties and their differences.
Is able to analyze sociopolitical and ideological changes.
Avoid cultural traps.
Intuitive and creative.
Has free time.
Has no fixed schedule.
Has a certain terminology.
Ability to adapt a source text according to the situation and the listeners.
Has a nice voice.
Ability to use reference works.
Be spontaneous.
Memory and concentration.
Translator challeges
Cultural and political differences.
Work
Family
Entertainment
Respect for older people
Dress code
Food
Interpreter
Interpreter features
Knowledge of both languages.
Advanced level: written and spoken
Correctly reproduces a speech.
Does not add or omit anything
Maintains the tone of the original language.
Types of interpretation
Simultaneous interpretation
Is immediately translated.
it's used in:
Congresses.
conferences.
Council meetings.
Press conferences.
seminars, etc.
Methods
Whisper in the ear.
Through headphones.
Reading a text without prior revision.
Steps of interpretation
Comprehension.
Transposition.
Verbal presentation.
Consecutive interpretation
it's used in:
Speeches.
Recorded declarations.
Witness
statements in court.
Step of interpretation
Memory.
Ability to take notes.
Verbal presentation.
Consists in:
The interpreter sits next to the speaker.
Take notes.
Translation of the message.
