Note-taking for Consecutive Interpreting

A Short Course

AvAndrew Gillies

Inbunden, Engelska, 2017

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Note-taking for Consecutive Interpreting: A Short Course is the essential step-by-step guide to the skill of note-taking. The system, made up of a range of tried and tested techniques, is simple to learn, consistent and efficient. Each chapter presents a technique, with examples, tasks and exercises. This second edition has been extensively revised throughout, including: an updated chapter on speech analysis new chapters on comparisons and links revised example speeches and notes a summary of other authors' note-taking guidelines for comparison and reference (Part III).The author uses English throughout – explaining how and where to locate material for other languages – thus providing a sound base for all those working in the areas of conference interpreting and consecutive interpreting in any language combination. This user-friendly guide is a particularly valuable resource for student interpreters, professionals looking to refresh their skills, and interpreter trainers looking for innovative ways of approaching note-taking.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum:2017-05-02
Mått:156 x 234 x 18 mm
Vikt:720 g
Format:Inbunden
Språk:Engelska
Serie:Translation Practices Explained
Antal sidor:290
Upplaga:2
Förlag:Taylor & Francis Ltd
ISBN:9781138123199

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"I have been using Note-Taking for Consecutive Interpreting in my classes for many years now. Gillies offers precisely the type of structured, layered approach to note-taking that students need. Learners of the technique will undoubtedly appreciate the practical exercises and the in-depth treatment of symbols and links in this new edition.""Any 'top ten' list of interpreting textbooks is bound to include this note-taking guide."Michelle Hof, The Interpreter Diaries, University of La Laguna (Tenerife) and York University (Canada)

Innehållsförteckning

Part I: The Basics Step-by-stepIntroductionWhat is consecutive interpreting?When is consecutive interpreting used?About this bookNote-taking for consecutive interpretingAbout the notesAbout the examplesHow to use the bookMiscellaneousChapter 1: Speech AnalysisSpeech writing guidesStructure mapsMini-summariesMind mapsChapter 2: Recognizing and Splitting IdeasChapter 3: The Beginning of Notes Chapter 4: LinksMoving On…Taking notes directlyReproducing speeches from notesNote-taking from the spoken wordChapter 5: Verticality and Hierarchies of ValuesParallel valuesShifting valuesParallel values 2Use of bracketsChapter 6: SymbolsWhat is a symbol?Why use symbols?What to note with symbolsHow to use symbolsOrganic symbolsWhere to find symbolsChapter 7: Memory PromptsStructure can help recall informationThings right in front of youNote the simple for the complicatedStories and jokesIt depends on what you already knowChapter 8: What to NotePart II: Fine-tuning1. Clauses2. Rules of Abbreviation3. Verbs4. The Recall Line5. Uses of the Margin6. Implicit Links 7. Pro-forms8. Noting Sooner, or Later9. How You Write it10. More on Symbols11. Things You Didn't Catch12. The EndPart III: The Back of the Book1. Notes with CommentarySpeech 1 - HodgsonSpeech 2 – PattenSpeech 3 - TorrySpeech 4 – MacShane2. Versions of the Tasks Set3. The Examples4. Where to Find Practice Material