Workshop Description

    Presentation outline: Theoretical models take complex processes or topics and represent them in systematic, concrete terms, so that students, practitioners, and consumers can more readily discuss abstract concepts. The shared language from a model supports practitioners in analyzing our work together to enhance our on-going professional growth. In this workshop, I introduce several models that are commonly used by signed language interpreters, including:

- The Integrated Model of Interpreting (Colonomos, 2014), 
- The Gish Approach to Information Processing (Gish, 1987), 
- The Effort Model (Gile, 2009),
- The Demand-Control Schema (Dean & Pollard, 2013), 
- Role-Space for Interpreters (Llewellyn-Jones & Lee 2014).

The purpose and application of each model or framework are explained, and resources are provided for further study. Workshop participants then discuss how these models may apply to their work, as well as share additional models that they have found beneficial in their practice.

 

Educational Objectives
At the conclusion of this workshop, participants should be able to:

• Explain the benefits of theoretical models.

• Give an example of how understanding a model can enhance interpreting work.

• Identify resources for deeper learning about interpreting-related models and their application.