Applied Discourse Analysis

Developer:  Michael Canale, MA, CI & CT

Level:  Beginning to Advanced

Maximum Number of Participants: 30

Total hours: 6 hours

Often lack of target knowledge is thought to be the problem for interpreters when, in fact, some processing skills are lacking.  Interpretation requires a duplicate knowledge of all languages one works in.  This workshop will discuss and practice one primary component of the interpreting process - discourse.  Participants will closely examine the discourse used in spoken and written English and American Sign Language.  Through discussion and simple texts participants will examine how discourse is used, what discourse markers are, and how information about discourse and discourse markers can help with prediction skills.

New York State Knowledge competencies:

  • Models of Interpreting
  • Vocational Training

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