Deaf eyes on interpreting / edited by Thomas K. Holcomb, David H. Smith

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Smith, David H., Editor.

Holcomb, Thomas K., 1959- Editor.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Translating and interpreting.

Interpreters for deaf people.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (341 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Washington Gallaudet University Press 2018

Summary:

"As the ASL-English interpreting field has become professionalized, there is a growing disconnect between interpreters and the Deaf consumers they serve. This books brings Deaf people to the forefront of the discussion about what constitutes quality interpreting services"-- Provided by publisher.

"As the ASL-English interpreting field has become professionalized, there is a growing disconnect between interpreters and the Deaf consumers they serve. Whereas interpreting used to be a community-based practice, the field is growing into a research-based profession that begins in a classroom rather than in the Deaf community. Despite the many gains being made in the interpreting services profession, with an emphasis on the accuracy of the interpreted work, the perspectives of Deaf individuals are rarely documented in the literature. Opportunities for enhanced participation and full inclusion need to be considered in order for Deaf people to best represent themselves to the hearing, nonsigning public as competent and intelligent individuals. Deaf Eyes on Interpreting brings Deaf people to the forefront of the discussions about what constitutes quality interpreting services. The contributors are all Deaf professionals who use interpreters on a regular basis, and their insights and recommendations are based on research as well as on personal experiences. These multiple perspectives reveal strategies to maximize access to interpreted work and hearing environments and to facilitate trust and understanding between interpreters and Deaf consumers. Interpreter educators, interpreting students, professional interpreters, and Deaf individuals will all benefit from the approaches offered in this collection"-- Provided by publisher.

Contents:

Cover

Title page

Copyright page

Contents

Foreword

Preface

Acknowledgments

Introduction

Part 1: Seeing the Issues through Deaf Eyes

1-The Importance of Storytelling to Address Deaf Disempowerment

2- Deaf Dream Team

3- Accountability and Transparency: The Missing Link in Ensuring Quality in Interpreting

Part 2: Understanding the Issues through Deaf Eyes

4- American Sign Language Interpreting in a Mainstreamed College Setting

5- The Heart of Interpreting from Deaf Perspectives

6- ASL Head Movements

7- Whose Professional Reputation Is at Stake? A Case Study

8- Harnessing Social Media as a Tool of Empowerment and Change

Part 3: Exploring the Specialized Areas of Interpreting through Deaf Eyes

9 - Higher Education

10- Through the Eyes of Deaf Academics

11- Case Studies of International Conferences

12- Going Beyond Trust

13- Educational Interpreting from Deaf Eyes

14- Hey Listen

15- It Takes Two to Tango

16- Community Healthcare Interpreting

Part 4: Moving Forward with Deaf Eyes

17- On Resolving Cultural Conflicts and the Meaning of Deaf-Centered Interpreting

18- The Ingredients Necessary to Become a Favorite Interpreter

19- Effectively Interpreting Content Areas Utilizing Academic ASL Strategies

20- Your Name What? You From Where?

Afterword

Bibliography

Contributors

Index.

Notes:

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

9781944838287

1944838287

OCLC:

1041667114