Sign language interpreting : theory and practice in Australia and New Zealand /

Napier, Jemina,

Sign language interpreting : theory and practice in Australia and New Zealand / Jemina Napier, Rachel McKee, Della Goswell. - xiv, 225 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm

Includes bibliographical references (pages 204-219) and index.

Ch. 1. Introduction -- Ch. 2. The interpreting process -- Ch. 3. Language skills and knowledge -- Ch. 4. Interpreter competencies and attributes -- Ch. 5. Role, ethics and professional practice -- Ch. 6. Communication dynamics and demands -- Ch. 7. Interpreting settings -- Ch. 8. Specialised interpreting skills -- Ch. 9. Interpreting in Māori context -- Ch. 10. Working conditions and professional practices.

Provides an overview of the sign language interpreting field in Australia and New Zealand, and introduces current perspectives on theoretical and practical aspects of the profession.

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New Zealand Sign Language--Translating
Australian Sign Language--Translating
Translating and interpreting--New Zealand
Translating and interpreting--Australia
Interpreters for the deaf--New Zealand
Interpreters for the deaf--Australia

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