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Interpretation: Techniques and Exercises
Jr. James Nolan
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Description for Interpretation: Techniques and Exercises
Paperback. Now in its second edition, this book provides a structured syllabus and an overview of interpretation accompanied by exercises in the main aspects of the art. It can serve as a practical guide for interpreters and as a complement to interpreter training programs, in the classroom and online, particularly for students preparing for interpreting. Series: Professional Interpreting in the Real World. Num Pages: 344 pages. BIC Classification: CFP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 207 x 147 x 20. Weight in Grams: 444.
In recent decades the explosive growth of globalization and regional integration has fuelled parallel growth in multilingual conferences. Although conference interpreting has come of age as a profession, interpreter training programs have had varied success, pointing to the need for an instructional manual which covers the subject comprehensively. This book seeks to fill that need by providing a structured syllabus and an overview of interpretation accompanied by exercises in various aspects of the art. It is meant to serve as a practical guide for interpreters and as a complement to interpreter training programs in the classroom and online, particularly those for students preparing for conference interpreting in international governmental and business settings. This expanded second edition includes additional exercises and provides direct links to a variety of web-based resources and practice speeches, also including additional language combinations.
Product Details
Publisher
Channel View Publications Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
344
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Series
Professional Interpreting in the Real World
Condition
New
Weight
491g
Number of Pages
344
Place of Publication
Bristol, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781847698094
SKU
V9781847698094
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Ref
99-1
About Jr. James Nolan
James Nolan, a senior United Nations linguist, has served as Deputy Director of the UN Interpretation, Meetings and Publishing Division, Head of Linguistic and Conference Services of the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea, and head of the UN Verbatim Reporting Service. A graduate of the University of Geneva School of Translation and Interpretation and of New York Law School, Mr. Nolan has over 25 years' experience of interpretation and translation, which he has taught at New York University, the University of the Witwatersrand, and other institutions.
Reviews for Interpretation: Techniques and Exercises
After a brief introduction each chapter provides a wealth of exercise materials (in English, Spanish and French) that will be of great use to students in their effort to develop a thorough command of their languages in a very broad range of registers and topics. The book also includes specific exercises to help develop short-term memory and to practice reformulation strategies. Many of the exercises are also useable with additional language combinations. Last but not least, the bibliography includes a section of Internet links to audio or video speeches for listening and interpretation practice.
Stefano Marrone
the International Association of Conference Interpreters (AIIC) website: http://aiic.net/blog/post/6
This book is a well-organized practical handbook for interpreter trainees. It is a solid and innovative tool which can be used by teachers, students and practitioners of interpretation. The exercises are instructive and the excerpts from speeches and the potpourri of stock phrases and idioms are well chosen and interesting. I highly recommend it.
Jean Matthews, Chief, English Section, Interpretation Service, United Nations, New York Interpretation (2nd Edition) is the most valuable didactic tool and every instructor should have it available for his or her college students. I very highly recommend James Nolan's work on interpretation.
Juan Carlos Chaves, University of Wisconsin-River Falls, USA James Nolan's useful, engaging text deftly describes the art of interpreting and provides brilliant exercises for its mastery. Conveying the hilarity of situations beyond the interpreter's control: speed demons, frankly stupid remarks; he also sensitively evokes those frustrating deep cultural references that no interpretation can satisfy. Interpreters will find here a guide to honing their skill and an expression of the joy inherent in this marvelous profession.
Joanna Dezio, New York University, and visiting scholar at Montclair State University, USA
Stefano Marrone
the International Association of Conference Interpreters (AIIC) website: http://aiic.net/blog/post/6
This book is a well-organized practical handbook for interpreter trainees. It is a solid and innovative tool which can be used by teachers, students and practitioners of interpretation. The exercises are instructive and the excerpts from speeches and the potpourri of stock phrases and idioms are well chosen and interesting. I highly recommend it.
Jean Matthews, Chief, English Section, Interpretation Service, United Nations, New York Interpretation (2nd Edition) is the most valuable didactic tool and every instructor should have it available for his or her college students. I very highly recommend James Nolan's work on interpretation.
Juan Carlos Chaves, University of Wisconsin-River Falls, USA James Nolan's useful, engaging text deftly describes the art of interpreting and provides brilliant exercises for its mastery. Conveying the hilarity of situations beyond the interpreter's control: speed demons, frankly stupid remarks; he also sensitively evokes those frustrating deep cultural references that no interpretation can satisfy. Interpreters will find here a guide to honing their skill and an expression of the joy inherent in this marvelous profession.
Joanna Dezio, New York University, and visiting scholar at Montclair State University, USA