Interpretation: Techniques and Exercises by James Nolan (English) Hardcover Book

Description: Interpretation by James Nolan This book provides a syllabus, overview and exercises in the main aspects of interpretation. 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 in international governmental and business settings. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description 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. Author Biography 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. Table of Contents Preface to the Second Edition Introduction: Frequently Asked Questions 1. Speaking 2. Preparation/Anticipating the Speaker 3. Complex Syntax/Compression 4. Word Order/Clusters 5. General Adverbial Clauses 6. Untranslatability 7. Figures of Speech 8. Argumentation 9. Diction/Register 10. Formal Style 11. A Policy Address 12. Quotations/Allusions/Transposition 13. Political Discourse 14. Economic Discourse 15. Humor 16. Latinisms 17. Numbers 18. Note-taking Annex I - Additional Reformulation Strategies Annex II - Memory Drill Annex III - Patterns in Speech Annex IV - Political Discourse, Additional Exercise Review James Nolans useful, engaging text deftly describes the art of interpreting and provides brilliant exercises for its mastery. Conveying the hilarity of situations beyond the interpreters 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 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 Nolans work on interpretation. -- Juan Carlos Chaves, University of Wisconsin-River Falls, USA 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 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: Long Description 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. Review Text James Nolans useful, engaging text deftly describes the art of interpreting and provides brilliant exercises for its mastery. Conveying the hilarity of situations beyond the interpreters 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. Review Quote James Nolans useful, engaging text deftly describes the art of interpreting and provides brilliant exercises for its mastery. Conveying the hilarity of situations beyond the interpreters 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. Details ISBN1847698107 Author James Nolan Pages 344 Publisher Channel View Publications Ltd Series Professional Interpreting in the Real World Year 2012 Edition 2nd ISBN-10 1847698107 ISBN-13 9781847698100 Format Hardcover Subtitle Techniques and Exercises Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 418.02 Publication Date 2012-10-09 Place of Publication Bristol Imprint Multilingual Matters Short Title Interpretation Language English Media Book Series Number 4 UK Release Date 2012-10-09 AU Release Date 2012-10-09 NZ Release Date 2012-10-09 Edition Description 2nd Revised edition Alternative 9781847698094 Audience Professional & Vocational We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:168838110;

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