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FREE (Zoom will open at 6:45 for a mini social chinwag!)
The Chosen paper:
This article discusses the effect of preparation on the cognitive load of sign language interpreters and its relationship to the quality of sign language interpretation. Participants were all sign language interpreters working in Iceland. The data collected were both qualitative and quantitative, i.e. interviews, a questionnaire in connection with a special interpreting project and a specially designed interpretation test. The test was held to obtain statistical information on the effects of preparation on sign language interpretation and to get feedback from the interpreters themselves about what they consider important to prepare. The results of the study show that preparation both increases the interpreters' understanding of the topic and facilitates their presentation of the interpretation. These factors reduce the cognitive load and increase the quality of the interpretation. Statistical data showed that in unprepared interpretations almost 20% of the main points to be interpreted were lost, but only about 10% in prepared interpretations. The results indicate that it is important for sign language interpreters to have the opportunity to prepare before their assignments. Thus, in order to ensure the quality of interpretation it is important for the interpreters to receive the preparation they need.
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This is our monthly reading group where a journal article or book chapter related to the world of interpreting – both spoken language and signed language – will be selected and read. The reading group will be giving us the opportunity to discover new research which will inform our practice and to discuss topics in a safe and supportive environment. The format for the event will be an introduction to the paper followed by breakout rooms for small groups to discuss the paper – We can discuss such things as what did you learn? What did you like? What did you not like? What did you not understand? How might this inform your practice? What other CPD might you look to undertake because of reading the paper?
If you are registering after voting has closed, you will not have a say in which paper will be selected and the winning paper will be listed below. This is to ensure we have ample time to read the paper before the event. (Top tip – register early next month!). Please do not worry if your preferred paper is not chosen this time as papers receiving a significant number of votes can be added to another month’s list.
Here is a handy document for anyone after a few tips or a refresher in how to get the most out of your social science article reading experience. Please click on title: How to Read (and Understand) a Social Science Journal Article
This is a FREE event for members and will be worth 1 unstructured CPD point. Obviously you can decide on an individual basis to allocate more CPD points to this session for pre-session reading/reflection time and post-session reflection/further discussion time. Zoom details will be sent 24 hours before.
We look forward to seeing you! Paul Michaels and your ASLI team; Anna, Shaunett and Tess
Please email us with any questions at: southeast@asli.org.uk
Key dates:
Monday 15th July – Registration and voting opens. You will need to supply your name and an email address upon registration.
Wednesday 17th July – voting closes at 23:59.
Thursday 18th July – The chosen paper will be uploaded on the event page to download. Members who haven’t voted can still register, read the paper and attend.
Monday 22nd July , 7:00pm – 8:00pm – Online meeting to discuss the paper. Zoom will open at 6:45 for a mini social chinwag!
southeast@asli.org.uk