TRAINING OF THE FUTURE INTERPRETERS’ WORKING MEMORY
The article is devoted to the issues of functioning and training of short-term and long-term memory of future interpreters. The concept of translation competence is considered, and it is noted that in order for it to be at a rather high level, an interpreter needs to have a good knowledge of at le...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Alfred Nobel University Publisher
2021-12-01
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| Series: | Вісник Університету імені Альфреда Нобеля. Серія Педагогіка і психология |
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| Online Access: | https://pedpsy.duan.edu.ua/images/PDF/2021/2/14.pdf |
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| Summary: | The article is devoted to the issues of functioning and training of short-term and long-term memory
of future interpreters. The concept of translation competence is considered, and it is noted that in order
for it to be at a rather high level, an interpreter needs to have a good knowledge of at least two cultures,
navigate the flow of speech, find equivalents in memory as quickly as possible, make decisions about
correct forms, and the most important is to have the idiomatic language skills. It is emphasized that the
formation of the message should comply with social and cultural norms to facilitate its integration into the
target language. This scientific study examines a model for coordinating the efforts that an interpreter must
have in the process of interpreting messages. Techniques for developing the short-term memory of future
interpreters are analyzed in detail. A cognitive interpreting model called the “Effort Model” is also studied,
which focuses on the interpreter’s attention resources and their distribution during the interpretation.
The paper notes that the coding of information is mainly carried out in three ways: acoustic, visual and
semantic. Therefore, due to the correct coordination of all efforts, the interpreter will not only be able
to perform the task well, but also to process and form the message, as well as save energy for further
actions. Tools and tactics which develop short-term memory and improve rapid memory are identified. In
particular, such tactics as the mnemonic method, categorization, generalization, comparison, description
and creation of notes are presented. It is noted that short-term memory is based on the actual sense of
sound, without filtering information, so the interpreter should be careful with the message that he / she
transmits. Long-term memory involves neural pathways and synaptic connections, that is why it is better
established in the interpreter’s brain. Thus, long-term memory is advantageous when the interpreter is
better acquainted with the field to which the translation belongs; therefore, the interpretation is very
accurate, due to the correct placement of words in the context. It is noted that one of the difficult tasks
is to combine professional skills with theoretical knowledge. The authors conclude that the main goal of
training future interpreters is to broaden their horizons and increase the knowledge and skills in several
professional fields, and emphasize that future interpreters should identify a number of principles that will
help in their professional activities. |
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| ISSN: | 2522-4115 2522-9133 |