Consecutive interpreting: A short course

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Alireza Bonyadi
Keyword(s):  
Complex Nature ◽  
Short Course ◽  
Total Lack ◽  
Consecutive Interpreting ◽  
Theoretical Issues

Consecutive interpreting is the most popular type of interpretation work, and its highly cognitively complex nature usually poses challenges for student interpreters (Arumí Ribas, 2012). However, compared with the theoretical issues of translation and interpreting (with which the bulk of the published literature is concerned), the practical aspects of consecutive interpreting have not been paid due attention. As “a response to the almost total lack of published material on consecutive [interpreting] as a whole” (Gillies, 2019, p. 13) and also based on the author’s 20-year experience in reading, practising, and teaching consecutive interpreting, the recently published Consecutive interpreting: A short course has broken down consecutive interpreting pedagogically into its basic components...

A generalizability theory study of optimal measurement design for a summative assessment of English/Chinese consecutive interpreting

2018 ◽  
Vol 36 (3) ◽  
pp. 419-438 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chao Han
Keyword(s):  
Generalizability Theory ◽  
Summative Assessment ◽  
The Other ◽  
Target Language ◽  
Complex Nature ◽  
High Stakes ◽  
Optimal Measurement ◽  
Language Quality ◽  
Measurement Design ◽  
Consecutive Interpreting

Summative assessment of interpretation is widely conducted in interpreting courses/programs to inform high-stakes decision making, such as the selection, certification, and conferral of academic degrees. Yet there has been very limited empirical research to investigate the score dependability of summative interpretation assessment. The present study therefore sets out to explore the optimal measurement design(s) for a locally created summative assessment of English/Chinese consecutive interpretation, based on multiple fully crossed generalizability studies. Major findings include the following: (a) overall the raters behaved more consistently by using the information completeness (InfoCom) scale rather than the fluency of delivery (FluDel) or target language quality (TLQual) scales; (b) the raters displayed greater variability in evaluating the Chinese-to-English interpretation rather than the English-to-Chinese interpretation; (c) although adding tasks worked more effectively in raising score dependability than using additional raters for the InfoCom ratings in the English-to-Chinese interpretation, the pattern was reversed for the other observations; and (d) two potentially optimal designs were identified for the English-to-Chinese direction, and one design for the other direction. These results are discussed, highlighting the complex nature of relationships among the assessment criterion, the interpreting directionality, the raters’ dominant language and score dependability, together with the need to ensure score dependability for summative interpretation assessment.

Three-Dimensional reconstruction of isolated centrosomes by automated electron tomography

1994 ◽  
Vol 52 ◽  
pp. 310-311
Author(s):  
M.B. Braunfeld ◽  
M. Moritz ◽  
B.M. Alberts ◽  
J.W. Sedat ◽  
D.A. Agard
Keyword(s):  
Electron Tomography ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Vital Role ◽  
Complex Nature ◽  
Animal Cells ◽  
Microtubule Organizing Center ◽  
Nucleation Sites ◽  
Dimensional Reconstruction ◽  
Organizing Center ◽  
Resolution Model

In animal cells, the centrosome functions as the primary microtubule organizing center (MTOC). As such the centrosome plays a vital role in determining a cell's shape, migration, and perhaps most importantly, its division. Despite the obvious importance of this organelle little is known about centrosomal regulation, duplication, or how it nucleates microtubules. Furthermore, no high resolution model for centrosomal structure exists.We have used automated electron tomography, and reconstruction techniques in an attempt to better understand the complex nature of the centrosome. Additionally we hope to identify nucleation sites for microtubule growth.Centrosomes were isolated from early Drosophila embryos. Briefly, after large organelles and debris from homogenized embryos were pelleted, the resulting supernatant was separated on a sucrose velocity gradient. Fractions were collected and assayed for centrosome-mediated microtubule -nucleating activity by incubating with fluorescently-labeled tubulin subunits. The resulting microtubule asters were then spun onto coverslips and viewed by fluorescence microscopy.

Cluttering in the Communicative Disorders Curriculum

2009 ◽  
Vol 19 (2) ◽  
pp. 52-57
Author(s):  
John A. Tetnowski
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Doctoral Students ◽  
Communication Disorders ◽  
Educational Opportunities ◽  
Opportunities For Learning ◽  
Communicative Disorders ◽  
Theoretical Issues

Abstract Cluttering is discussed openly in the fluency literature, but few educational opportunities for learning more about cluttering exist in higher education. The purpose of this manuscript is to explain how a seminar in cluttering was developed for a group of communication disorders doctoral students. The major theoretical issues, educational questions, and conclusions are discussed.

Short Course of 3.75% Imiquimod Clears AKs

2010 ◽  
Vol 41 (3) ◽  
pp. 14
Author(s):  
HEIDI SPLETE
Keyword(s):  
Short Course
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