Research and Preparation

Simultaneous Interpreting IIGeneral Seminar 224.02.2010

Phases of an SI Assignment

Pre-Process Peri-Process In-Process Post-Process

Phases in an SI Assignment

Pre-ProcessConstitution (aptitude)CompetenceKnowledgeAbility to procure information (efficiently)Preparation time and methodsCooperation in the preparation phaseProfessional ethics

Phases in an SI Assignment

Peri-ProcessParticipant profileLanguage combinationTeam make-upTechnical equipmentTimescale Information flow

Phases of an SI Assignment

In-Process ST related cognitive demands

thematic complexity Variety Incongruence Degree of redundancy

Influence of ST presentation Freely delivered Read out With visual material Interactive

Characteristics of ST presentation Individual characteristics Non-native speaker Microphone discipline Communicative competence

Phases of an SI Assignment

Post-Process Review of documents Terminologies Glossaries Review of own performance Further training Technical knowledge Quality control (processes and documentation) ST presentation profiles Review of recordings Review of reception (questionnaires)

Phases of an SI Assignment

Information on the subject What specific resources? When information received? Correspondence with organiser Contact to team members Distribution of materials (to whom?) Organisation of interpreting Briefing Preparatory meetings Type of preparation Sources of preparation Preparation aids Research process Speaker-specific preparation/