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Reading Between the Signs: Intercultural Communication for Sign Language Interpreters
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Reading Between the Signs: Intercultural Communication for Sign Language Interpreters

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PublisherIntercultural Press
ISBN 109781941176023
Book FormatPaperback
Book DescriptionIn Reading Between the Signs, Anna Mindess provides a perspective on a culture that is not widely understood - American Deaf culture. With the collaboration of three distinguished Deaf consultants, Mindess explores the implications of cultural differences at the intersection of the Deaf and hearing worlds. Used in sign language interpreter training programs worldwide, Reading Between the Signs is a resource for students, working interpreters and other professionals. This important new edition retains practical techniques that enable interpreters to effectively communicate their clients' intent, while its timely discussion of the interpreter's role is broadened in a cultural context. NEW TO THIS EDITION: New chapter explores the changing landscape of the interpreting field and discusses the concepts of Deafhood and Deaf heart. This examination of using Deaf interpreters pays respect to the profession, details techniques and shows the benefits of collaboration.
Publication Date2014-10-14
ISBN 139781941176023
AuthorAnna Mindess
LanguageEnglish
About the AuthorAnna Mindess has worked as a sign language interpreter in business, legal, educational, medical, video relay and performing arts settings for more than thirty years. A noted author, educator, consultant and trainer, she has presented lectures and workshops on cultural issues across the U.S. and internationally. She is co-creator, with Thomas K. Holcomb, of two DVDs: See What I Mean and A Sign of Respect. Read more
Number of Pages312 pages
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Reading Between the Signs: Intercultural Communication for Sign Language Interpreters
Reading Between the Signs: Intercultural Communication for Sign Language Interpreters
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