Essential Skills of a Competent Interpreter: Students’ Understanding
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There are a number of skills, qualities, and competencies that is required for a competent interpreter, including knowledge (e.g., linguistic and cultural knowledge), cognitive skills (e.g., attentional control and chunking), presentational skills (e.g., speed of delivery and a pleasant voice), and professional attitudes (e.g., punctuality and confidentiality). For the purpose of exploring students' perspectives on these skills and competencies, the present study collected qualitative data from 23 first-year students at the beginning of the training. The responses of the participants were compared with what the relevant literature suggests. The preliminary findings suggest that gaps seem to exist in certain areas of skills and competencies. Specifically, the results suggest that students are not fully aware of the importance of knowledge of interpretation and cultural knowledge. They also seem to have a narrow understanding of the cognitive competencies required to perform interpreting. In addition, there seem to be gaps in the categories of presentational skills and professional attitudes. Thus, pedagogical implications and suggestions were discussed to address these gaps and improve the interpreter education programs to properly equip students with necessary skills and competencies.
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There are a number of skills, qualities, and competencies that is required for a competent interpreter, including knowledge (e.g., linguistic and cultural knowledge), cognitive skills (e.g., attentional control and chunking), presentational skills (e.g., speed of delivery and a pleasant voice), and professional attitudes (e.g., punctuality and confidentiality). For the purpose of exploring students' perspectives on these skills and competencies, the present study collected qualitative data from 23 first-year students at the beginning of the training. The responses of the participants were compared with what the relevant literature suggests. The preliminary findings suggest that gaps seem to exist in certain areas of skills and competencies. Specifically, the results suggest that students are not fully aware of the importance of knowledge of interpretation and cultural knowledge. They also seem to have a narrow understanding of the cognitive competencies required to perform interpreting. In addition, there seem to be gaps in the categories of presentational skills and professional attitudes. Thus, pedagogical implications and suggestions were discussed to address these gaps and improve the interpreter education programs to properly equip students with necessary skills and competencies.
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